Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid) vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid)Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryCaol IlaEdradour
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age18 yr10 yr
Price£44.95£57.95
Rating5.00/5

Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid)

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 0.00).

Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid) is better value at £45 vs £58.

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

Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £57.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £44.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Caol?

Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Honey

Only Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid)

SmokeySherriedCooked FruitMedicinal

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

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitCitric

Where to buy

Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid)

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

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