Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionCraigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBig PeatCraigellachie
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.4%
Age8 yr9 yr
Price£45.29£49.95
Rating5.00/51.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value20/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is better value at £45 vs £50.

For beginners: Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 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 £49.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £45.29)
  • Lower community rating (1.0 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 (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 Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

Only Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaHoney

Where to buy

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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