Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star SpiritsThe Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryAultmoreSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV53.2%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£47.83£38
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Feathery Blended Malt

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 £48.

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.83 vs £38)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £47.83)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Honey

Only Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

VanillaMalt Extract

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

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