Briottet Creme de Noisette (Hazelnut) Liqueur vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Briottet Creme de Noisette (Hazelnut) LiqueurThe Big Smoke 46
DistilleryBriottetDuncan Taylor
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£25.95£34.3
Rating5.00/5

Briottet Creme de Noisette (Hazelnut) Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Briottet Creme de Noisette (Hazelnut) Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Briottet Creme de Noisette (Hazelnut) Liqueur is better value at £26 vs £34.

For beginners: Briottet Creme de Noisette (Hazelnut) Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Briottet Creme de Noisette (Hazelnut) Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£25.95 vs £34.3)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.3 vs £25.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Briottet?

Briottet Creme de Noisette (Hazelnut) Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Briottet Creme de Noisette (Hazelnut) Liqueur

NuttyHoney

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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