Bladnoch 13 Year Old vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Bladnoch 13 Year OldThe Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryBladnochSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionLowlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV55%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£37.95£38
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 13 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Bladnoch 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bladnoch 13 Year Old is better value at £38 vs £38.

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

Bladnoch 13 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£37.95 vs £38)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • 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 £37.95)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 13 Year Old 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.

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 Bladnoch 13 Year Old

CitricFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

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