Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask vs The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The CaskThe Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2
DistilleryEdradourThe Gauldrons
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.4%50%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£50.63£59.5
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value84/100

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask is better value at £51 vs £60.

For beginners: The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.63 vs £59.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.5 vs £50.63)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo 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 The?

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Cooked FruitVanilla

Only The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SmokeyToasted

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