Benrinnes 11 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling) vs The Big Smoke 46
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 11 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£50
The Big Smoke 46
Duncan Taylor
★ 5.00
£34
| Benrinnes 11 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling) | The Big Smoke 46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £34.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 11 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling)
The Big Smoke 46
Benrinnes 11 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling)
The Big Smoke 46
Quick verdict
The Big Smoke 46 is better value at £34 vs £50.
For beginners: Benrinnes 11 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 11 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £34.3)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Big Smoke 46
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£34.3 vs £49.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 11 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling) 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 Benrinnes 11 Year Old (Master of Malt Christmas Bottling)
Only The Big Smoke 46