North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky) vs The Big Smoke 46

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

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)The Big Smoke 46
DistilleryNorth BritishDuncan Taylor
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV40.1%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£33.7£34.3
Rating5.00/5

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

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

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £34 vs £34.

For beginners: North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.7 vs £34.3)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.3 vs £33.7)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy North?

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 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 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyCitric

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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