Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Craigellachie
£64
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £63.95 | £45.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is better value at £45 vs £64.
For beginners: Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£63.95 vs £45.29)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£45.29 vs £63.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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Where to buy
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange