Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionGlen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryBig PeatGlen Moray
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£45.29£32.75
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £33 vs £45.

For beginners: Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.29 vs £32.75)

Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.75 vs £45.29)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Glen?

Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

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Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

Only Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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