Dalmunach 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits vs Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

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

Dalmunach 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star SpiritsBig Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
DistilleryDalmunachBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.4%54.2%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£43.95£49.9
Rating5.00/5

Dalmunach 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

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

Dalmunach 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits

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).

Dalmunach 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: Dalmunach 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Dalmunach 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £49.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
  • 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 £43.95)

Who should buy Dalmunach?

Dalmunach 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits 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 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

Toasted

Only Dalmunach 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits

Cooked FruitSherriedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokeyOilyDried FruitMedicinal

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