Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs St Patrick's 7 Year Old

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionSt Patrick's 7 Year Old
DistilleryBig PeatSt Patrick's
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46%45%
Age8 yr7 yr
Price£45.29£43.5
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

St Patrick's 7 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

St Patrick's 7 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

St Patrick's 7 Year Old is better value at £44 vs £45.

For beginners: St Patrick's 7 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 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)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.29 vs £43.5)

St Patrick's 7 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.5 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 St?

St Patrick's 7 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

Only St Patrick's 7 Year Old

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

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