Edradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double Cask vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Edradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double CaskThe Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryEdradourSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£46.95£38
Rating5.00/5

Edradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Edradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double 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 £47.

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

Edradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 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 £46.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Edradour Ballechin 8 Year Old 2011 Double Malt Double Cask

SmokeyCooked FruitLeathery

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

Dried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

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