Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) vs The Feathery Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£35
The Feathery Blended Malt
Spencerfield Spirit Co
★ 5.00
£38
| Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) | The Feathery Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Spencerfield Spirit Co |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £35 | £38 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
The Feathery Blended Malt
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
The Feathery Blended Malt
Quick verdict
The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £38.
For beginners: The Feathery Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£35 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 £35)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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
Only Caol Ila & Braeval - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Only The Feathery Blended Malt