The Feathery Blended Malt vs Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 900217) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltGlentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 900217) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoGlentauchers
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%62.1%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£38£48.92
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 900217) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 900217) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

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 £49.

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 £48.92)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 900217) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (62.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£48.92 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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 900217) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) 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

HoneyNutty

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 900217) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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