Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970sEdradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
DistilleryFour RosesEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age6 yr10 yr
Price£52.17£49.9
Rating5.00/5

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is better value at £50 vs £52.

For beginners: Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.17 vs £49.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49.9 vs £52.17)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s

Old Wood

Only Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

HoneyFresh Fruit

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