Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Aultmore 15 Year Old 1992 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionAultmore 15 Year Old 1992 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
DistilleryBig PeatAultmore
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr15 yr
Price£45.29£37.01
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Aultmore 15 Year Old 1992 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 15 Year Old 1992 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 15 Year Old 1992 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) is better value at £37 vs £45.

For beginners: Aultmore 15 Year Old 1992 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) 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 £37.01)

Aultmore 15 Year Old 1992 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.01 vs £45.29)
  • +Longer maturation (15 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 15 Year Old 1992 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) 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 Aultmore 15 Year Old 1992 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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