Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the CaskThe Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryEdradourSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.1%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£40.95£38
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

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 £41.

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£40.95 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 £40.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Sherried

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Cooked FruitTobaccoLeafyToasted

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

Dried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

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