Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Bourbon Cask - Elements of Islay

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Bourbon Cask - Elements of Islay
DistilleryEdradourElements of Islay
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%54.5%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£59.84£52.5
Rating5.00/54.50/5

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

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

Bourbon Cask - Elements of Islay

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value86/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bourbon Cask - Elements of Islay

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Bourbon Cask - Elements of Islay is better value at £53 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.84 vs £52.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bourbon Cask - Elements of Islay

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£52.5 vs £59.84)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Bourbon?

Bourbon Cask - Elements of Islay is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

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

VanillaHoneyToastedNew Wood

Only Bourbon Cask - Elements of Islay

SmokeyFresh FruitCitricOily

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