Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
Mortlach
£69
| Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £45.29 | £68.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
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 £69.
For beginners: Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 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 £68.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.9 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (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
Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Only Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
Where to buy
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange