Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Penderyn
★ 5.00
£55

Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£53
| Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) | Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Penderyn | Edradour |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Wales | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 59.7% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £54.9 | £52.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask
Quick verdict
Penderyn Hiraeth (Icons of Wales) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - 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 £52.84)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£52.84 vs £54.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.7%) — 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 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask 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.
Tasting notes
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