Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Auchroisk
£50
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Edradour
★ 5.00
£60
| Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Edradour |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £59.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £50 vs £60.
For beginners: Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £59.84)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.84 vs £49.95)
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)