Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionMortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryBig PeatMortlach
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£45.29£40.24
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £45.

For beginners: Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.29 vs £40.24)

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.24 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 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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

ToastedOily

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryKippery

Only Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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