Port Askaig 15 Year Old vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Port Askaig 15 Year OldEdradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryPort AskaigEdradour
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.8%46%
Age15 yr10 yr
Price£75.4£59.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Port Askaig 15 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner55/100
Value66/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value84/100

Port Askaig 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £60 vs £75.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Port Askaig 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£75.4 vs £59.84)

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£59.84 vs £75.4)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Port?

Port Askaig 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

Honey

Only Port Askaig 15 Year Old

SmokeyCitricFresh FruitOily

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedNew Wood

Where to buy

Port Askaig 15 Year Old

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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