Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.6% vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.6%
Edradour
£51
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.6% | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Kilkerran |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 57.1% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £50.71 | £47.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.6%
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.6%
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £51.
For beginners: Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.6% is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.6%
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£50.71 vs £47.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £50.71)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.6% 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.
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.6%
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)