Malt Riot vs The Big Smoke 46
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Malt Riot | The Big Smoke 46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glasgow Distillery Co. | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £28.5 | £34.3 |
| Rating | 3.92/5 | 5.00/5 |
Malt Riot
Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100
The Big Smoke 46
Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100
Malt Riot
The Big Smoke 46
Quick verdict
The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.92).
Malt Riot is better value at £29 vs £34.
For beginners: Malt Riot is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Malt Riot
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£28.5 vs £34.3)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 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 £28.5)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Malt?
Malt Riot suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Malt Riot
Malt ExtractToastedVanilla
Only The Big Smoke 46
SmokeyOily