Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023 vs Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£58
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Mortlach
£77
| Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023 | Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 54.2% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £57.9 | £76.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023 is better value at £58 vs £77.
For beginners: Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£57.9 vs £76.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£76.95 vs £57.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) 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
Both taste of
Only Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023
Only Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange