Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionMortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistilleryBig PeatMortlach
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr7 yr
Price£45.29£41.83
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £42 vs £45.

For beginners: Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.29 vs £41.83)

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.83 vs £45.29)

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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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

Toasted

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

Only Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitHay-like

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