Braastad VSOP Cognac vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Braastad VSOP CognacEdradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBraastadEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£43.95£59.84
Rating5.00/5

Braastad VSOP Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Braastad VSOP Cognac

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).

Braastad VSOP Cognac is better value at £44 vs £60.

For beginners: Braastad VSOP Cognac is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Braastad VSOP Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £59.84)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £43.95)

Who should buy Braastad?

Braastad VSOP Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

HoneyToasted

Only Braastad VSOP Cognac

Dried FruitChocolate

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

VanillaMalt ExtractNew Wood

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