Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (56.1%) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (56.1%)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryEdradourSpeyburn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.1%49.5%
Age13 yr7 yr
Price£50.63£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (56.1%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (56.1%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £51.

For beginners: Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (56.1%)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 7 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.63 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £50.63)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (56.1%) 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 Speyburn?

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (56.1%)

SherriedCooked FruitChocolateDried Fruit

Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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