Edradour 12 Year Old Caledonia Miniature Highland Whisky vs Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

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

Edradour 12 Year Old Caledonia Miniature Highland WhiskyHudson Four Grain Bourbon
DistilleryEdradourTuthilltown Spirits
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£9.5£10.5
Rating3.71/5

Edradour 12 Year Old Caledonia Miniature Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

Edradour 12 Year Old Caledonia Miniature Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is rated higher (3.71 vs 0.00).

Edradour 12 Year Old Caledonia Miniature Highland Whisky is better value at £10 vs £11.

For beginners: Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Edradour 12 Year Old Caledonia Miniature Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£9.5 vs £10.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.7)

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.7/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£10.5 vs £9.5)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old Caledonia Miniature Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Hudson?

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon 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

HoneyToasted

Only Edradour 12 Year Old Caledonia Miniature Highland Whisky

Dried FruitNutty

Only Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

VanillaNew Wood

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