Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionJura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryBig PeatJura
RegionIslayIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£45.29£52.08
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 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 £52.08)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.08 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 Jura?

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Oily

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryToastedKippery

Only Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitLeafy

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