Compass Box Oak Cross vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box Oak Cross
Compass Box
★ 4.43
£44
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Edradour
★ 5.00
£60
| Compass Box Oak Cross | Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Edradour |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £43.9 | £59.84 |
| Rating | 4.43/5 | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box Oak Cross
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Compass Box Oak Cross
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.43).
Compass Box Oak Cross is better value at £44 vs £60.
For beginners: Compass Box Oak Cross is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Compass Box Oak Cross
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£43.9 vs £59.84)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.84 vs £43.9)
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box Oak Cross 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
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