The Feathery Blended Malt vs Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltCraigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoCraigellachie
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%53.3%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£38£54.95
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £55.

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 £54.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 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 Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

TobaccoLeatheryMalt ExtractToastedSmokey

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