The Feathery Blended Malt vs Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltStrathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoAlistair Forfar
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38£38.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)

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

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)

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 £39.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£38 vs £38.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.95 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 Strathcolm?

Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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