Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryEdradourCraigellachie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%65.4%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£59.84£49.95
Rating5.00/54.63/5

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

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner55/100
Value93/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.63).

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £60.

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

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.84 vs £49.95)

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £59.84)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyNew Wood

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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Oily

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