Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Edradour
★ 5.00
£60
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Balblair
£72
| Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Balblair |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £59.84 | £72.03 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £60 vs £72.
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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£59.84 vs £72.03)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.03 vs £59.84)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Balblair?
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) 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
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Where to buy
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange