Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionInchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)
DistilleryBig PeatLoch Lomond
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age8 yr15 yr
Price£45.29£34.61
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory) is better value at £35 vs £45.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 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 £34.61)

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.61 vs £45.29)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)

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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

Only Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanilla

Where to buy

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