Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s vs Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish

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

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970sEdradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
DistilleryBarton BrandsEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%55.7%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£180£226.38
Rating5.00/5

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value28/100

Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is better value at £180 vs £226.

For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£226.38 vs £180)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Barton's?

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s 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 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish 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

Only Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

ToastedVanillaTobaccoHoneyOily

Only Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish

Cooked FruitFresh FruitSherriedOld Wood

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