Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar) vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)The Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryAlistair ForfarSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£38.95£38
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)

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

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £39.

For beginners: Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.95 vs £38)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

The Feathery Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£38 vs £38.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Strathcolm?

Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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

Honey

Only Strathcolm 12 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

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