Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Blinking Owl Four Grain BourbonEdradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBlinking OwlEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV45%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£42.95£57.95
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value70/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value86/100

Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon is better value at £43 vs £58.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £57.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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

  • More expensive (£57.95 vs £42.95)

Who should buy Blinking?

Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon

New WoodToastedNutty

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitCitric

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