The Feathery Blended Malt vs Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman

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

The Feathery Blended MaltGlen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoGlen Elgin
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38£49.9
Rating5.00/54.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value80/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman

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 £50.

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 £49.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.9 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 Glen?

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman 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 Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman

New WoodCooked FruitVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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