North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) vs The Big Smoke 46
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
North British
★ 5.00
£33
The Big Smoke 46
Duncan Taylor
★ 5.00
£34
| North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) | The Big Smoke 46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £33.08 | £34.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
The Big Smoke 46
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
The Big Smoke 46
Quick verdict
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £34.
For beginners: North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.08 vs £34.3)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Big Smoke 46
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.3 vs £33.08)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy North?
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) 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 North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
Only The Big Smoke 46