Caol Ila & Tamdhu - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs The Feathery Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila & Tamdhu - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
£44
The Feathery Blended Malt
Spencerfield Spirit Co
★ 5.00
£38
| Caol Ila & Tamdhu - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | 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 | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £43.77 | £38 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila & Tamdhu - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
The Feathery Blended Malt
Caol Ila & Tamdhu - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
The Feathery Blended Malt
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).
Caol Ila & Tamdhu - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£43.77 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 £43.77)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila & Tamdhu - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) 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 & Tamdhu - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Only The Feathery Blended Malt