Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old vs The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

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

Filthy Smoke 10 Year OldThe Nite Owl Blended Scotch
DistilleryFilthy SmokeThe Nite Owl
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV42.8%40%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£34.95£22.95
Rating4.57/55.00/5

Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old

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

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.57).

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch is better value at £23 vs £35.

For beginners: The Nite Owl Blended Scotch is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £22.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£22.95 vs £34.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy The?

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old

SmokeyOilyLeatheryMossyCoal-gas

Only The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaToasted

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