Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Ballechin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 346) - Straight From The Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Edradour
★ 5.00
£58
Ballechin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 346) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£70
| Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Ballechin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 346) - Straight From The Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Edradour |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £57.95 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Ballechin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 346) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Ballechin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 346) - Straight From The Cask
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £58 vs £70.
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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ballechin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 346) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £57.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Ballechin?
Ballechin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 346) - Straight From The Cask 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.
Tasting notes
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Ballechin 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 346) - Straight From The Cask