The Feathery Blended Malt vs Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltInvergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoInvergordon
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV40%55.4%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38£50.95
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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 £51.

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 £50.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.95 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyNutty

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

VanillaNew WoodCitric

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