Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%) vs GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%)
Edradour
£51
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish
GlenAllachie
★ 5.00
£50
| Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%) | GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.7% | 48% |
| Age | 13 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £50.64 | £49.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%)
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%)
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish
Quick verdict
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is better value at £50 vs £51.
For beginners: GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£50.64 vs £49.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%) 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 GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%)
Only GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish