Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Craigellachie
£55
| Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Craigellachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £45.29 | £55.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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 £55.
For beginners: Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (65/100 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 affordable (£45.29 vs £55.45)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£55.45 vs £45.29)
- −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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Only Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Where to buy
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange