Finglassie 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 156) - James Eadie vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Finglassie 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 156) - James EadieThe Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryInchDairnieSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionLowlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.2%40%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£56.49£38
Rating5.00/5

Finglassie 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 156) - James Eadie

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Finglassie 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 156) - James Eadie

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 £56.

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

Finglassie 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 156) - James Eadie

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£56.49 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 £56.49)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Finglassie?

Finglassie 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 156) - James Eadie 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

Only Finglassie 6 Year Old 2017 (cask 156) - James Eadie

SmokeyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToastedOily

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

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