Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers RangeThe Big Smoke 46
DistilleryFilliersDuncan Taylor
Region
CountryBelgiumScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV43%46%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£33.38£34.3
Rating3.75/55.00/5

Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

The Big Smoke 46

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

Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.75).

Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range is better value at £33 vs £34.

For beginners: Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.38 vs £34.3)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Big Smoke 46

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.3 vs £33.38)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Goldlys?

Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range

SherriedVanillaToastedNutty

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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