Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 vs Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryBig PeatMortlach
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%54.6%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£49.9£66.74
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £67.

For beginners: Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 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 £66.74)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.74 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (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

Toasted

Only Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokeyOilyDried FruitMedicinal

Only Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyNutty

Where to buy

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

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