Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Smokey Joe Islay Malt

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionSmokey Joe Islay Malt
DistilleryBig PeatSmokey Joe
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£45.29£43.95
Rating5.00/53.92/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Smokey Joe Islay Malt

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value89/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Smokey Joe Islay Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.92).

Smokey Joe Islay Malt is better value at £44 vs £45.

For beginners: Smokey Joe Islay Malt is more approachable (55/100 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.29 vs £43.95)

Smokey Joe Islay Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £45.29)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 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 Smokey?

Smokey Joe Islay Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyToasted

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

LeatheryOilyKippery

Only Smokey Joe Islay Malt

Malt Extract

Where to buy

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Smokey Joe Islay Malt

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