Ballechin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 195) - Straight From The Cask vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 195) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£67
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Edradour
★ 5.00
£58
| Ballechin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 195) - Straight From The Cask | Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Edradour |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.3% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £57.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 195) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 195) - Straight From The Cask
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 £67.
For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 195) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£66.95 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 Ballechin?
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 195) - Straight From The Cask 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 Ballechin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 195) - Straight From The Cask
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)