Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
Mortlach
£33
| Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £45.29 | £32.62 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £45.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 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 £32.62)
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.62 vs £45.29)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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