Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts Gift Pack (6 x 50ml) vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts Gift Pack (6 x 50ml)The Big Smoke 46
DistilleryDouglas LaingDuncan Taylor
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV46.3%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£27.95£34.3
Rating5.00/5

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts Gift Pack (6 x 50ml)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

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

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts Gift Pack (6 x 50ml)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts Gift Pack (6 x 50ml) is better value at £28 vs £34.

For beginners: Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts Gift Pack (6 x 50ml) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts Gift Pack (6 x 50ml)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.95 vs £34.3)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.3 vs £27.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Douglas?

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts Gift Pack (6 x 50ml) 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 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 Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts Gift Pack (6 x 50ml)

HoneyVanillaToastedFresh FruitSherried

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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