Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 vs The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor)

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

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryBig PeatDuncan Taylor
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV54.2%60%
AgeNASNAS
Price£49.9£38.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

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

The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke58/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £39 vs £50.

For beginners: Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is more approachable (40/100 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 £38.95)

The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£38.95 vs £49.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • 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 The?

The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor) 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

SmokeyOily

Only Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

ToastedDried FruitMedicinal

Only The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor)

Cooked MashRubbery

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