Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco DecanterTobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
DistilleryEdradourTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62.2%40%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£83.95£99.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value60/100

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter is better value at £84 vs £100.

For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£83.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (62.2%) — may need water

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £83.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 138) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

SmokeyToastedCooked FruitLeatheryOld Wood

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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