Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the CaskEdradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
DistilleryEdradourEdradour
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.8%40%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£49.97£49.9
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

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 £50.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.97 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 £49.97)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask 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 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

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Cooked FruitSherried

Only Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Malt ExtractToasted

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