Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)The Big Smoke 46
DistilleryGlenburgieDuncan Taylor
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age5 yr10 yr
Price£33.77£34.3
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

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

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £34 vs £34.

For beginners: Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.77 vs £34.3)

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)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.3 vs £33.77)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Glenburgie 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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