Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs The Feathery Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Port Askaig
★ 3.82
£45
The Feathery Blended Malt
Spencerfield Spirit Co
★ 5.00
£38
| Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling) | The Feathery Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Askaig | Spencerfield Spirit Co |
| Region | Islay | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £45 | £38 |
| Rating | 3.82/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
The Feathery Blended Malt
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
The Feathery Blended Malt
Quick verdict
The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.82).
The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £45.
For beginners: The Feathery Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£45 vs £38)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)
The Feathery Blended Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£38 vs £45)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling) 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 Feathery Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only The Feathery Blended Malt