Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs The Big Smoke 46
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Grand-Dad
£53
The Big Smoke 46
Duncan Taylor
★ 5.00
£34
| Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | The Big Smoke 46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Grand-Dad | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £52.75 | £34.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Big Smoke 46
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Big Smoke 46
Quick verdict
The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Big Smoke 46 is better value at £34 vs £53.
For beginners: Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.75 vs £34.3)
- −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 affordable (£34.3 vs £52.75)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Old?
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Only The Big Smoke 46