Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionJohnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin
DistilleryBig PeatJohnnie Walker
RegionIslayOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£45.29£34.94
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin is better value at £35 vs £45.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin 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 £34.94)

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.94 vs £45.29)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin 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

Both taste of

SmokeyToasted

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

LeatheryOilyKippery

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin

VanillaMalt Extract

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