Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition vs Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

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

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 EditionTowiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
DistilleryBig PeatThe Lost Distillery Company
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%43%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£45.29£32.71
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is better value at £33 vs £45.

For beginners: Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.29 vs £32.71)

Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.71 vs £45.29)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Towiemore?

Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) 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

Toasted

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

Only Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

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