Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2010 vs Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2010
Aberlour
£80

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£50
| Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2010 | Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54.2% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £79.99 | £49.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2010
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2010
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Quick verdict
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is better value at £50 vs £80.
For beginners: Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2010 is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2010
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.99 vs £49.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.9 vs £79.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2010 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2010
Only Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Where to buy
Aberlour 10 Year Old - Pre 2010
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange