Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The Big Smoke 46
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Fettercairn
£41
The Big Smoke 46
Duncan Taylor
★ 5.00
£34
| Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | The Big Smoke 46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £41.35 | £34.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
The Big Smoke 46
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
The Big Smoke 46
Quick verdict
The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Big Smoke 46 is better value at £34 vs £41.
For beginners: Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.35 vs £34.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Big Smoke 46
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£34.3 vs £41.35)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy The?
The Big Smoke 46 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only The Big Smoke 46