Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Timorous Beastie
£38
| Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £45.29 | £37.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £38 vs £45.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£45.29 vs £37.52)
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.52 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 Timorous?
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange