The Feathery Blended Malt vs Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16340) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltLinkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16340) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoLinkwood
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£38£50.62
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16340) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16340) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 £51.

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 £50.62)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16340) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.62 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16340) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16340) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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