Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Portobello Road Asparagus VodkaThe Big Smoke 46
DistilleryPortobello RoadDuncan Taylor
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£29.75£34.3
Rating5.00/5

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

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

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka is better value at £30 vs £34.

For beginners: Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.75 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 £29.75)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Portobello?

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka 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 Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka

VegetativeFresh FruitNutty

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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