Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask vs The Big Smoke 46
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£53
The Big Smoke 46
Duncan Taylor
★ 5.00
£34
| Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask | The Big Smoke 46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 60% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £52.54 | £34.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask
The Big Smoke 46
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask
The Big Smoke 46
Quick verdict
The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Big Smoke 46 is better value at £34 vs £53.
For beginners: The Big Smoke 46 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£52.54 vs £34.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Big Smoke 46
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£34.3 vs £52.54)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask 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 The?
The Big Smoke 46 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask
Only The Big Smoke 46