Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 vs Glen Scotia 9 Year Old (Unpeated Fino Sherry Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£50
Glen Scotia 9 Year Old (Unpeated Fino Sherry Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024
Glen Scotia
£65
| Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 | Glen Scotia 9 Year Old (Unpeated Fino Sherry Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 56.2% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £49.9 | £64.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Glen Scotia 9 Year Old (Unpeated Fino Sherry Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Glen Scotia 9 Year Old (Unpeated Fino Sherry Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024
Quick verdict
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is better value at £50 vs £65.
For beginners: Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.9 vs £64.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
Glen Scotia 9 Year Old (Unpeated Fino Sherry Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£64.95 vs £49.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 9 Year Old (Unpeated Fino Sherry Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Only Glen Scotia 9 Year Old (Unpeated Fino Sherry Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024
Where to buy
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Scotia 9 Year Old (Unpeated Fino Sherry Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange