Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionLinkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBig PeatLinkwood
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr13 yr
Price£45.29£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £45.

For beginners: Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 £39.95)

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £45.29)
  • +Longer maturation (13 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

Only Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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