The Feathery Blended Malt vs Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3

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

The Feathery Blended MaltKyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoKyrö Distillery Company
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandFinland
TypeBlended MaltRye
ABV40%52%
AgeNAS4 yr
Price£38£55.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner50/100
Value90/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £56.

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 £55.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£55.5 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 Kyrö?

Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3 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 Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3

VanillaNew WoodToastedCooked FruitHusky

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