The Feathery Blended Malt vs Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

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

The Feathery Blended MaltEdradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoEdradour
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%56.1%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£38£40.95
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

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 £41.

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 £40.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£40.95 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 Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 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

Sherried

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

Dried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Cooked FruitTobaccoLeafyToasted

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