Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)The Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryCraigellachieSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£60.45£38
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £60.

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.45 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 £60.45)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokeyOilyMedicinalToasted

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

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