Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 vs Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

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

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)
DistilleryBig PeatLoch Lomond
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%43%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£49.9£40.13
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value75/100

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 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 £40.13)

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£40.13 vs £49.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokeyToastedOilyDried FruitMedicinal

Only Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

Malt ExtractOld WoodVanillaHoneyNutty

Where to buy

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

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