Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 433) - Straight From The Cask

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

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 433) - Straight From The Cask
DistilleryPenderynEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryWalesScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%57.8%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£54.9£52.54
Rating5.00/5

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 433) - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 433) - Straight From The Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 433) - Straight From The Cask is better value at £53 vs £55.

For beginners: Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.9 vs £52.54)

Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 433) - Straight From The Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.54 vs £54.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Penderyn?

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 433) - 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

Both taste of

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)

Vanilla

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 433) - Straight From The Cask

SherriedDried Fruit

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