Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£53
| Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £45.29 | £52.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 £53.
For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 £52.85)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.85 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 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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
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Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
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