Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2005618/19/23) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2005618/19/23) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Caol Ila
£61
| Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2005618/19/23) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Caol Ila |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £45.29 | £60.82 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2005618/19/23) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2005618/19/23) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is better value at £45 vs £61.
For beginners: Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2005618/19/23) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (55/100 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 affordable (£45.29 vs £60.82)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2005618/19/23) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.82 vs £45.29)
- −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 Caol?
Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2005618/19/23) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Only Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2005618/19/23) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2005618/19/23) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange