Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)The Big Smoke 46
DistilleryWM CadenheadDuncan Taylor
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£33.98£34.3
Rating5.00/5

Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

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

Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £34 vs £34.

For beginners: Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.98 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 £33.98)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Highland Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedNutty

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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