The Feathery Blended Malt vs Benrinnes 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltBenrinnes 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoBenrinnes
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%56.8%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£38£39.95
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Benrinnes 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £40.

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

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 £39.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Benrinnes 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £38)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

Tasting notes

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Benrinnes 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMalt ExtractLeathery

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