The Feathery Blended Malt vs Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt

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

The Feathery Blended MaltNikka Taketsuru Pure Malt
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoNikka
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38£59.99
Rating5.00/53.33/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value56/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.33).

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £60.

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 £59.99)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.99 vs £38)
  • Lower community rating (3.3 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 Nikka?

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt

SmokeyMalt ExtractToasted

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