Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish vs Johnnie Walker Premier

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

Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask FinishJohnnie Walker Premier
DistilleryEdradourJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53.2%43%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£184.63£199
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Premier

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Premier

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Premier is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish is better value at £185 vs £199.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Premier is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£184.63 vs £199)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker Premier

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £184.63)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish 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.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Premier suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish

HoneyCooked FruitToastedVanilla

Only Johnnie Walker Premier

SherriedDried FruitChocolateTobacco

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