Irish Single Malt 10 Year Old (Signatory) vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Irish Single Malt 10 Year Old (Signatory)The Big Smoke 46
DistillerySignatoryDuncan Taylor
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%46%
Age10 yr10 yr
Price£27.95£34.3
Rating5.00/5

Irish Single Malt 10 Year Old (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

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

Irish Single Malt 10 Year Old (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Irish Single Malt 10 Year Old (Signatory) is better value at £28 vs £34.

For beginners: Irish Single Malt 10 Year Old (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Irish Single Malt 10 Year Old (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.95 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 £27.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Irish?

Irish Single Malt 10 Year Old (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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 Irish Single Malt 10 Year Old (Signatory)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToastedNutty

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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