The Feathery Blended Malt vs Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 4094+4096) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltMortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 4094+4096) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoMortlach
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£38£43.23
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 4094+4096) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 4094+4096) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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 £43.

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 £43.23)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 4094+4096) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.23 vs £38)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 4094+4096) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 4094+4096) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokeyLeatheryOld WoodTobaccoOily

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