Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 vs Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£50
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Glenlossie
£46
| Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 | Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Glenlossie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £49.9 | £45.82 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £46 vs £50.
For beginners: Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.9 vs £45.82)
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£45.82 vs £49.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
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