Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
DistilleryTeaninichBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%54.2%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£44.95£49.9
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £45 vs £50.

For beginners: Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £49.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.9 vs £44.95)

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Oily

Only Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHay-like

Only Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokeyToastedDried FruitMedicinal

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