The Feathery Blended Malt vs Bladnoch 13 Year Old

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

The Feathery Blended MaltBladnoch 13 Year Old
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoBladnoch
RegionOther ScotchLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%55%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£38£37.95
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Bladnoch 13 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bladnoch 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bladnoch 13 Year Old 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 £37.95)

Bladnoch 13 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£37.95 vs £38)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • 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 Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 13 Year Old 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Bladnoch 13 Year Old

CitricFresh FruitMalt Extract

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