Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)The Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryBenriachSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£37.56£38
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £38 vs £38.

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

Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.56 vs £38)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£38 vs £37.56)

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

HoneyNutty

Only Benriach 11 Year Old 1998 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaOily

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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