Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)
Murray McDavid
£47
| Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Murray McDavid |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £45.29 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is better value at £45 vs £47.
For beginners: The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release) 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 affordable (£45.29 vs £46.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £45.29)
- −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 The?
The Speysiders 11 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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