The Feathery Blended Malt vs Inchmurrin 12 Year Old

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

The Feathery Blended MaltInchmurrin 12 Year Old
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoLoch Lomond
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38£38.95
Rating5.00/54.50/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £39.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 12 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.95 vs £38)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Inchmurrin 12 Year Old

VanillaMalt ExtractNew WoodFresh Fruit

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