The Feathery Blended Malt vs Illuminate 12 Year Old

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

The Feathery Blended MaltIlluminate 12 Year Old
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoIlluminate
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%45.8%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38£44.95
Rating5.00/54.67/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Illuminate 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Illuminate 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £45.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£38 vs £44.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Illuminate 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £38)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Illuminate?

Illuminate 12 Year Old 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

SherriedChocolateNutty

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

Dried FruitHoney

Only Illuminate 12 Year Old

Old WoodToasted

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