Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionAbingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl
DistilleryBig PeatAbingdon Distillery
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£45.29£37.99
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl is better value at £38 vs £45.

For beginners: Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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 £37.99)

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.99 vs £45.29)

Cons

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

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.

Who should buy Abingdon?

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Leathery

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyToastedOilyKippery

Only Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

SherriedOld WoodTobacco

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