Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask vs Green Spot Château Montelena

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the CaskGreen Spot Château Montelena
DistilleryEdradourSpot Whiskey
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Pot Still
ABV56.7%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£51.5£71.5
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Green Spot Château Montelena

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value70/100

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Green Spot Château Montelena

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Green Spot Château Montelena is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £52 vs £72.

For beginners: Green Spot Château Montelena is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.5 vs £71.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Green Spot Château Montelena

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£71.5 vs £51.5)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay 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.

Who should buy Green?

Green Spot Château Montelena suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

CitricMalt ExtractToasted

Only Green Spot Château Montelena

SherriedCooked FruitHoney

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