The Feathery Blended Malt vs Near Ballindalloch 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltNear Ballindalloch 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoNorth Star Spirits
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%51.4%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£38£47.84
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Near Ballindalloch 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Near Ballindalloch 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (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 £48.

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 £47.84)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Near Ballindalloch 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.84 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 Near?

Near Ballindalloch 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (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

Both taste of

Honey

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Near Ballindalloch 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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