Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's ChoiceThe Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryBlair AtholSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£43.95£38
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice

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 £44.

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

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.95 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 £43.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice 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

Honey

Only Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

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