The Feathery Blended Malt vs Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltLoch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoLoch Lomond
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%58.4%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£38£59.95
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £59.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokeyNew WoodToastedMedicinalLeathery

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