Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Flaming Pig Black CaskDailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryFlaming PigDailuaine
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£40.24£38.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £39 vs £40.

For beginners: Flaming Pig Black Cask is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.24 vs £38.95)

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.95 vs £40.24)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Flaming?

Flaming Pig Black Cask is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokeyChocolate

Only Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 800042 & 800043) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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