The Big Smoke 46 vs Woven Homemade 50cl

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

The Big Smoke 46Woven Homemade 50cl
DistilleryDuncan TaylorWoven
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46%46.4%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£34.3£38.66
Rating5.00/5

The Big Smoke 46

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

Woven Homemade 50cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Woven Homemade 50cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Big Smoke 46 is better value at £34 vs £39.

For beginners: Woven Homemade 50cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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 £38.66)

Cons

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

Woven Homemade 50cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.66 vs £34.3)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Woven?

Woven Homemade 50cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

Only Woven Homemade 50cl

SherriedDried FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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