Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

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

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask
DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)Edradour
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.7%58%
Age9 yr11 yr
Price£49.95£50.52
Rating5.00/5

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

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

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 vs £51.

For beginners: Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £50.52)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.52 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Braeval?

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - 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

Sherried

Only Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitChocolateHoneyOily

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Cooked FruitOld Wood

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