Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 vs Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old

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

Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old
DistilleryBig PeatFilthy Smoke
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.8%42.8%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£46.95£34.95
Rating5.00/54.57/5

Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value100/100

Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old

Smoke63/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.57).

Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old is better value at £35 vs £47.

For beginners: Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £34.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £46.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 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 Filthy?

Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyMossy

Only Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021

Medicinal

Only Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old

OilyLeatheryCoal-gas

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