The Feathery Blended Malt vs Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltAdnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoAdnams
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlended MaltRye
ABV40%46.6%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£38£39.95
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Adnams?

Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

CitricVanillaMalt ExtractToastedNew Wood

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