Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£45
| Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Glenturret |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £45.29 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £45 vs £45.
For beginners: Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£45.29 vs £44.95)
Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £45.29)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Ruadh?
Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Only Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)