The Feathery Blended Malt vs Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltBenriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoBenriach
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£38£37.56
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £38 vs £38.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£38 vs £37.56)

Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.56 vs £38)

Cons

  • 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 Benriach?

Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyNutty

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaOily

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