Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£199
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Lagavulin |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.8% | 56.5% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£199 vs £250)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £199)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 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 Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) 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
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)