Strathisla 19 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Strathisla 19 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)The Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryStrathislaSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58.9%40%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£58.66£38
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Strathisla 19 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value85/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Strathisla 19 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £59.

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

Strathisla 19 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£58.66 vs £38)

The Feathery Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£38 vs £58.66)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Strathisla?

Strathisla 19 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) 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 Strathisla 19 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaToastedOld Wood

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

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