Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Edradour
★ 5.00
£58
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Smögen
★ 5.00
£92
| Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Smögen |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.2% |
| Age | 10 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £57.95 | £91.56 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £58 vs £92.
For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£57.95 vs £91.56)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£91.56 vs £57.95)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4 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
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:4