Roe & Co Irish Whiskey vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Roe & Co Irish WhiskeyThe Big Smoke 46
DistilleryRoe & CoDuncan Taylor
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV45%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£33.99£34.3
Rating4.48/55.00/5

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

The Big Smoke 46

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

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.48).

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey is better value at £34 vs £34.

For beginners: Roe & Co Irish Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.99 vs £34.3)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Big Smoke 46

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.3 vs £33.99)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Roe?

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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