Cortoisie Exhalation vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Cortoisie ExhalationThe Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryCortoisieSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionOther Scotch
CountryFranceScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£45.92£38
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Cortoisie Exhalation

Smoke63/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value98/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Cortoisie Exhalation

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £46.

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

Cortoisie Exhalation

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.92 vs £38)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 £45.92)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Cortoisie?

Cortoisie Exhalation suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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 Cortoisie Exhalation

SmokeyNew WoodToastedMalt ExtractCoal-gas

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

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