Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)The Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryInvergordonSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV55.4%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£50.95£38
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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 £51.

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

Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.95 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 £50.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

HoneyNutty

Only Invergordon 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5232695) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

VanillaNew WoodCitric

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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