Glen Scotia 12 Year Old vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Glen Scotia 12 Year OldThe Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryGlen ScotiaSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionCampbeltownOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£44.95£38
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

Smoke65/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

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 £45.

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

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.95 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 £44.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

SmokeyMalt ExtractLeatheryKipperyToasted

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

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