The Feathery Blended Malt vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale Collection

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

The Feathery Blended MaltClynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale Collection
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoClynelish
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£38£51.58
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale Collection

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 £52.

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 £51.58)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.58 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale Collection is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale Collection

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

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