Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) vs The Big Smoke 46
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Aultmore
£50
The Big Smoke 46
Duncan Taylor
★ 5.00
£34
| Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) | The Big Smoke 46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 47.8% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £34.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
The Big Smoke 46
Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
The Big Smoke 46
Quick verdict
The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Big Smoke 46 is better value at £34 vs £50.
For beginners: Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £34.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £49.95)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) 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 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Only The Big Smoke 46