Quaglia Amaretto vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Quaglia AmarettoThe Big Smoke 46
DistilleryQuagliaDuncan Taylor
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£24.75£34.3
Rating5.00/5

Quaglia Amaretto

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

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

Quaglia Amaretto

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Quaglia Amaretto is better value at £25 vs £34.

For beginners: Quaglia Amaretto is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Quaglia Amaretto

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.75 vs £34.3)

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 £24.75)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Quaglia?

Quaglia Amaretto 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 Quaglia Amaretto

FragantVanilla

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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