Port Askaig 8 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses vs The Big Smoke 46
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Askaig 8 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Port Askaig
£48
The Big Smoke 46
Duncan Taylor
★ 5.00
£34
| Port Askaig 8 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses | The Big Smoke 46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Askaig | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £48.21 | £34.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Askaig 8 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
The Big Smoke 46
Port Askaig 8 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
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 £48.
For beginners: The Big Smoke 46 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Askaig 8 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.21 vs £34.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 £48.21)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Port?
Port Askaig 8 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
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Where to buy
Port Askaig 8 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Big Smoke 46
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange