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

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

Aultmore 15 Year Old 1992 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryAultmoreBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age15 yr8 yr
Price£37.01£45.29
Rating5.00/5

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

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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).

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

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)

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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

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