Edradour 12 Year Old 1997 Madeira Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 1997 Madeira Cask Finish - Straight from the CaskThe Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryEdradourGlenturret
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.4%50%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£40.95£48.42
Rating1.00/55.00/5

Edradour 12 Year Old 1997 Madeira Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner40/100
Value24/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Edradour 12 Year Old 1997 Madeira Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Edradour 12 Year Old 1997 Madeira Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £41 vs £48.

For beginners: The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Edradour 12 Year Old 1997 Madeira Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.95 vs £48.42)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (1.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £40.95)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old 1997 Madeira Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 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.

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) 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 12 Year Old 1997 Madeira Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

SherriedCooked FruitOld WoodDried Fruit

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokeyToastedVanilla

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