Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionMortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryBig PeatMortlach
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr17 yr
Price£45.29£40.55
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £41 vs £45.

For beginners: Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is more approachable (50/100 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 £40.55)

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£40.55 vs £45.29)
  • +Longer maturation (17 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 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (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

Both taste of

SmokeyLeatheryOily

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

ToastedKippery

Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Old WoodNutty

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