Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)The Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryAberlourSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£40.37£38
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £40.

For beginners: The Feathery Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.37 vs £38)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

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 £40.37)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

Dried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

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