Bushmills 14 Year Old vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Bushmills 14 Year OldEdradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBushmillsEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age14 yr10 yr
Price£51.57£59.84
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 14 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bushmills 14 Year Old

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).

Bushmills 14 Year Old is better value at £52 vs £60.

For beginners: Bushmills 14 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 14 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£51.57 vs £59.84)
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)
  • +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 £51.57)

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 14 Year Old 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Bushmills 14 Year Old

Fresh Fruit

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

Malt ExtractNew Wood

Where to buy

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

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