WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World vs Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength

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

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old WorldEdradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
DistilleryWhistlePigEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV43%59.5%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£124£111.95
Rating5.00/5

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value40/100

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength is better value at £112 vs £124.

For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

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 (£124 vs £111.95)

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength

Pros

  • +More affordable (£111.95 vs £124)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy WhistlePig?

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World 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 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength 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

Sherried

Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

Dried FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength

ChocolateCooked FruitToasted

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