The Feathery Blended Malt vs Ardmore 1993 (Gordon and MacPhail)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltArdmore 1993 (Gordon and MacPhail)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoArdmore
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£38£41.48
Rating5.00/54.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Ardmore 1993 (Gordon and MacPhail)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value96/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardmore 1993 (Gordon and MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £41.

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 £41.48)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ardmore 1993 (Gordon and MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.48 vs £38)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Ardmore?

Ardmore 1993 (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Ardmore 1993 (Gordon and MacPhail)

SmokeyToastedMalt ExtractLeathery

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