Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s
Four Roses
£52
| Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Four Roses |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £45.29 | £52.17 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s
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: Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 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 £52.17)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.17 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 Four?
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
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