Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Inver House
★ 4.20
£33
| Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Inver House |
| Region | Islay | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £45.29 | £33.28 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.20/5 |
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is better value at £33 vs £45.
For beginners: Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£45.29 vs £33.28)
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.28 vs £45.29)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 Hankey?
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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