The Big Smoke 46 vs Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

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

The Big Smoke 46Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl
DistilleryDuncan TaylorAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.6%
Age10 yr35 yr
Price£34.3£26.95
Rating5.00/5

The Big Smoke 46

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

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl is better value at £27 vs £34.

For beginners: Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl is more approachable (70/100 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 £26.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 vs £34.3)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 10 years)

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 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl 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 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Old WoodHoneyVanillaToastedNutty

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