Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7% vs Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%
Edradour
£199
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Barton Brands
★ 5.00
£180
| Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7% | Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Barton Brands |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 55.7% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £180 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Quick verdict
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is better value at £180 vs £199.
For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £180)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7% suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Barton's?
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s 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
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