Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970sThe Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryFour RosesSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£52.17£38
Rating5.00/5

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s

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 £52.

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

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.17 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 £52.17)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s

VanillaToastedMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

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