Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryBenrinnesBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49%46%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£51.95£45.29
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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).

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is better value at £45 vs £52.

For beginners: Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.95 vs £45.29)
  • 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 affordable (£45.29 vs £51.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyNuttyVanilla

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

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