Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2% vs Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2%Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
DistilleryEdradourJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.2%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£47.95£49.05
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2% is better value at £48 vs £49.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2%

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £49.05)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

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 (£49.05 vs £47.95)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2% 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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.2%

SherriedCooked FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

HoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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