Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Balblair
£72
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Edradour
★ 5.00
£60
| Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) | Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Edradour |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 46% |
| Age | 22 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £72.03 | £59.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £60 vs £72.
For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.03 vs £59.84)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£59.84 vs £72.03)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) 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 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
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Where to buy
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange