The Feathery Blended Malt vs Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltCraigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoCraigellachie
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£38£60.45
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £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 £60.45)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.45 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 Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) 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 Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokeyOilyMedicinalToasted

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