Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3% vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3%Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
DistilleryEdradourKilkerran
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.3%57.1%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£50.51£47.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £51.

For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3% is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3%

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.51 vs £47.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £50.51)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3% 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.

Who should buy Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3%

Honey

Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

ChocolateSmokey

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