Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.2%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Edradour
★ 5.00
£60
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.2%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£70
| Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.2%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Kilkerran |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.2% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £59.84 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.2%)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.2%)
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £60 vs £70.
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
- +More affordable (£59.84 vs £69.95)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.2%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £59.84)
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 Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.2%) 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
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.2%)
Where to buy
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.2%)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange