Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses vs Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

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

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x GlassesEdradour 11 Year Old 1997 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
DistilleryEdradourEdradour
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%56.6%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£49.9£40.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £41 vs £50.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.9 vs £40.95)

Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£40.95 vs £49.9)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses 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 1997 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaToasted

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Cooked FruitOld WoodSherried

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