Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 vs Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£50
Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Loch Lomond
£69
| Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 | Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.9 | £68.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £69.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 affordable (£49.9 vs £68.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£68.95 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Only Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange