Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionCraigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory
DistilleryBig PeatCraigellachie
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age8 yr9 yr
Price£45.29£32.84
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory is better value at £33 vs £45.

For beginners: Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory 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 £32.84)

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.84 vs £45.29)
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)

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 Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - 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

Toasted

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

Only Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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