Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryEdradourBunnahabhain
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age10 yr9 yr
Price£57.95£53.1
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value86/100

Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner55/100
Value94/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £53 vs £58.

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
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 vs £53.1)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£53.1 vs £57.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Staoisha?

Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitCitric

Only Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokeyDried FruitCooked FruitLeatheryToasted

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