The Feathery Blended Malt vs Edradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double Cask

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

The Feathery Blended MaltEdradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double Cask
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoEdradour
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£38£46.95
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Edradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double Cask

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 £47.

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 £46.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Edradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 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 Edradour?

Edradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

Dried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Edradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double Cask

SmokeyCooked FruitLeathery

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