Aultmore 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 303223 & 303227) - Signatory vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 303223 & 303227) - SignatoryBig Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryAultmoreBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%46%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£34.95£45.29
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 303223 & 303227) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 303223 & 303227) - Signatory

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).

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 303223 & 303227) - Signatory is better value at £35 vs £45.

For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 303223 & 303227) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 303223 & 303227) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £45.29)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.29 vs £34.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 303223 & 303227) - Signatory is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

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Only Aultmore 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 303223 & 303227) - Signatory

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Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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