Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%) vs Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%)
Edradour
£53
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Locke's
★ 5.00
£50
| Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%) | Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Locke's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £52.66 | £50.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%)
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%)
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Quick verdict
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is better value at £50 vs £53.
For beginners: Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£52.66 vs £50.45)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£50.45 vs £52.66)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Marsala Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57%) 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 Locke's?
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter 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
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