The Feathery Blended Malt vs Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

The Feathery Blended MaltUnnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoSignatory
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38£46.24
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 £46.

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

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 £46.24)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.24 vs £38)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Unnamed?

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokeyHay-likeLeafyMalt Extract

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