Bladnoch 11 Year Old Sherry Matured - Distillery Label vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Bladnoch 11 Year Old Sherry Matured - Distillery LabelEdradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBladnochEdradour
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age11 yr10 yr
Price£46.75£59.84
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 11 Year Old Sherry Matured - Distillery Label

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value84/100

Bladnoch 11 Year Old Sherry Matured - Distillery Label

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bladnoch 11 Year Old Sherry Matured - Distillery Label is better value at £47 vs £60.

For beginners: Bladnoch 11 Year Old Sherry Matured - Distillery Label is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 11 Year Old Sherry Matured - Distillery Label

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£46.75 vs £59.84)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.84 vs £46.75)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 11 Year Old Sherry Matured - Distillery Label 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 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

Honey

Only Bladnoch 11 Year Old Sherry Matured - Distillery Label

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedNew Wood

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