The Feathery Blended Malt vs Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltMortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoMortlach
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£38£52.85
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value95/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £53.

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
  • +More affordable (£38 vs £52.85)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.85 vs £38)

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 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

Honey

Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Old Wood

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