The Big Smoke 46 vs Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory

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

The Big Smoke 46Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory
DistilleryDuncan TaylorAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age10 yr10 yr
Price£34.3£33.95
Rating5.00/5

The Big Smoke 46

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

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory is better value at £34 vs £34.

For beginners: Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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 £33.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.95 vs £34.3)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - 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

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

Only Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNuttyFresh Fruit

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