Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionMortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
DistilleryBig PeatMortlach
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age8 yr13 yr
Price£45.29£32.62
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £45.

For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (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 £32.62)

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.62 vs £45.29)
  • +Longer maturation (13 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyLeatheryToasted

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

OilyKippery

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)

Cooked MashHoney

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