The Big Smoke 46 vs Teaninich 11 Year Old 2013 - Elevenses (Keeble Cask Company)

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

The Big Smoke 46Teaninich 11 Year Old 2013 - Elevenses (Keeble Cask Company)
DistilleryDuncan TaylorTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£34.3£46.5
Rating5.00/5

The Big Smoke 46

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

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2013 - Elevenses (Keeble Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2013 - Elevenses (Keeble Cask Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Big Smoke 46 is better value at £34 vs £47.

For beginners: The Big Smoke 46 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Big Smoke 46

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£34.3 vs £46.5)

Cons

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

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2013 - Elevenses (Keeble Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.5 vs £34.3)
  • 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2013 - Elevenses (Keeble Cask Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Oily

Only The Big Smoke 46

Smokey

Only Teaninich 11 Year Old 2013 - Elevenses (Keeble Cask Company)

Cooked MashHuskyHay-like

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