Old Pulteney 16 Year Old vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish 56.8% - Straight From The Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£69
Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish 56.8% - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£53
| Old Pulteney 16 Year Old | Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish 56.8% - Straight From The Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Edradour |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.8% |
| Age | 16 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £68.5 | £53.11 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish 56.8% - Straight From The Cask
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish 56.8% - Straight From The Cask
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish 56.8% - Straight From The Cask is better value at £53 vs £69.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.5 vs £53.11)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish 56.8% - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.11 vs £68.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish 56.8% - Straight From The Cask 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 Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish 56.8% - Straight From The Cask