Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionBladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)
DistilleryBig PeatBladnoch
RegionIslayLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age8 yr18 yr
Price£45.29£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £45.

For beginners: Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 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 £39.95)

Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £45.29)
  • +Longer maturation (18 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 Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

Only Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

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