Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2% vs Scallywag 10 Year Old

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2%Scallywag 10 Year Old
DistilleryEdradourScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV54.2%46%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£45.95£44.25
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Scallywag 10 Year Old is better value at £44 vs £46.

For beginners: Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2% is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2%

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£45.95 vs £44.25)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£44.25 vs £45.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2% 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 Scallywag?

Scallywag 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoney

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2%

Cooked FruitFresh FruitVanilla

Only Scallywag 10 Year Old

Dried FruitNuttyToasted

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