Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Knappogue Castle 1995

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)Knappogue Castle 1995
DistilleryEdradourKnappogue Castle
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£57.95£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Knappogue Castle 1995

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Knappogue Castle 1995

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Knappogue Castle 1995 is better value at £43 vs £58.

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

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

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 vs £42.95)

Knappogue Castle 1995

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £57.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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.

Who should buy Knappogue?

Knappogue Castle 1995 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

Citric

Only Knappogue Castle 1995

Toasted

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