The Feathery Blended Malt vs Strathmill 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltStrathmill 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoStrathmill
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%59.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£38£59.47
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Strathmill 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathmill 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New 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 £59.

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 £59.47)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathmill 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.47 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 Strathmill?

Strathmill 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New 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 Strathmill 11 Year Old 2011 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

ToastedVanillaFresh FruitNew Wood

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