The English 2010 Heavily Smoked vs The Feathery Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The English 2010 Heavily Smoked
The English Distillery
★ 4.00
£58
The Feathery Blended Malt
Spencerfield Spirit Co
★ 5.00
£38
| The English 2010 Heavily Smoked | The Feathery Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The English Distillery | Spencerfield Spirit Co |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £57.75 | £38 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
The English 2010 Heavily Smoked
The Feathery Blended Malt
The English 2010 Heavily Smoked
The Feathery Blended Malt
Quick verdict
The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £58.
For beginners: The Feathery Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The English 2010 Heavily Smoked
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.75 vs £38)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £57.75)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy The?
The English 2010 Heavily Smoked suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 The English 2010 Heavily Smoked
Only The Feathery Blended Malt