Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane

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

Flaming Pig Black CaskTempus Fugit Crème de Banane
DistilleryFlaming PigTempus Fugit
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£40.24£33.5
Rating5.00/5

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane is better value at £34 vs £40.

For beginners: Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.24 vs £33.5)

Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.5 vs £40.24)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Flaming?

Flaming Pig Black Cask is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Tempus?

Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokeyChocolateToasted

Only Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane

Fresh Fruit

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