Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistillerySmögenEdradour
RegionHighland
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.2%46%
Age4 yr10 yr
Price£91.56£57.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value55/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value86/100

Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £58 vs £92.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£91.56 vs £57.95)

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£57.95 vs £91.56)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Smögen?

Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 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 Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4

SherriedToastedOilyDried FruitChocolate

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitCitric

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