Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Strathmill 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 805451 & 805453) - Signatory Vintage
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
Strathmill 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 805451 & 805453) - Signatory Vintage
Strathmill
£35
| Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | Strathmill 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 805451 & 805453) - Signatory Vintage | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Strathmill |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £45.29 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Strathmill 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 805451 & 805453) - Signatory Vintage
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Strathmill 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 805451 & 805453) - Signatory Vintage
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathmill 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 805451 & 805453) - Signatory Vintage is better value at £35 vs £45.
For beginners: Strathmill 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 805451 & 805453) - Signatory Vintage is more approachable (85/100 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 £34.95)
Strathmill 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 805451 & 805453) - Signatory Vintage
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £45.29)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 805451 & 805453) - Signatory Vintage 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
Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Only Strathmill 14 Year Old 2007 (casks 805451 & 805453) - Signatory Vintage