Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%
DistilleryEdradourEdradour
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%56.4%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£59.84£43.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value84/100

Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4% is better value at £44 vs £60.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.84 vs £43.95)

Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £59.84)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4% 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

Toasted

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%

SherriedDried FruitLeathery

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