Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the CaskThe Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryEdradourSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.1%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£35.65£38
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £36 vs £38.

For beginners: The Feathery Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£35.65 vs £38)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

The Feathery Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£38 vs £35.65)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask

Cooked FruitToasted

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

ChocolateHoneyNutty

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