Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The Epicurean 12 Year Old

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)The Epicurean 12 Year Old
DistilleryEdradourThe Epicurean
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£59.84£45
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

The Epicurean 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean 12 Year Old is better value at £45 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

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.84 vs £45)

The Epicurean 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£45 vs £59.84)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 The?

The Epicurean 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

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

VanillaToastedNew Wood

Only The Epicurean 12 Year Old

Fresh FruitCitric

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