Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask

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

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's CaskEdradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask
DistilleryHydeEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%59.7%
Age10 yr10 yr
Price£56.09£52.84
Rating5.00/5

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value89/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask is better value at £53 vs £56.

For beginners: Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.09 vs £52.84)

Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£52.84 vs £56.09)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Hyde?

Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask

VanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 49) - Straight From The Cask

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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