Big Peat 12 Year Old vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Big Peat 12 Year OldBig Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryBig PeatBig Peat
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£48£45.29
Rating4.56/55.00/5

Big Peat 12 Year Old

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value95/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Big Peat 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.56).

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is better value at £45 vs £48.

For beginners: Big Peat 12 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Big Peat 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48 vs £45.29)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £48)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat 12 Year Old 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 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

SmokeyKipperyOily

Only Big Peat 12 Year Old

Medicinal

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

LeatheryToasted

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