Ardmore 9 Year Old 2013 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2013 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Ardmore
£84
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Edradour
★ 5.00
£58
| Ardmore 9 Year Old 2013 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) | Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Edradour |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.8% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £83.95 | £57.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2013 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2013 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £58 vs £84.
For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2013 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£83.95 vs £57.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2013 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) 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 Edradour?
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Ardmore 9 Year Old 2013 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)