Aultmore 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 307302 & 307303) - Signatory Vintage vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 307302 & 307303) - Signatory VintageThe Big Smoke 46
DistilleryAultmoreDuncan Taylor
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%46%
Age10 yr10 yr
Price£33.95£34.3
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 307302 & 307303) - Signatory Vintage

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

The Big Smoke 46

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

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 307302 & 307303) - Signatory Vintage

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 307302 & 307303) - Signatory Vintage is better value at £34 vs £34.

For beginners: Aultmore 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 307302 & 307303) - Signatory Vintage is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 307302 & 307303) - Signatory Vintage

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.95 vs £34.3)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Big Smoke 46

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +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

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 307302 & 307303) - Signatory Vintage suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Aultmore 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 307302 & 307303) - Signatory Vintage

SherriedNuttyHoneyDried FruitTobacco

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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