Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask vs The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the CaskThe Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2
DistilleryEdradourThe Gauldrons
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.7%50%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£48.99£59.5
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value84/100

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £49 vs £60.

For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£48.99 vs £59.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.5 vs £48.99)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood 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.

Who should buy The?

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask

VanillaCooked FruitHoneyOld Wood

Only The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

ChocolateDried FruitSmokeyToasted

Explore more