The Feathery Blended Malt vs Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltSecret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoNorth Star Spirits
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%58.2%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38£49.95
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)

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 £50.

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 £49.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 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 Secret?

Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) 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

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)

SmokeyToastedMalt Extract

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