Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Braastad VSOP Cognac

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Braastad VSOP Cognac
DistilleryEdradourBraastad
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£59.84£43.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Braastad VSOP Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Braastad VSOP Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Braastad VSOP Cognac is better value at £44 vs £60.

For beginners: Braastad VSOP Cognac is more approachable (75/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.84 vs £43.95)

Braastad VSOP Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £59.84)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Braastad?

Braastad VSOP Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

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

VanillaMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only Braastad VSOP Cognac

Dried FruitChocolate

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