The Feathery Blended Malt vs Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

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

The Feathery Blended MaltAultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoAultmore
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%53.2%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£38£47.83
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

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 £48.

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 £47.83)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.83 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

VanillaMalt Extract

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