Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryGlen GariochBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age5 yr8 yr
Price£35.07£45.29
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £35 vs £45.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.07 vs £45.29)

Cons

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.29 vs £35.07)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 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

Toasted

Only Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

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