Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 - Barolo Cask Finish vs Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

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

Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 - Barolo Cask FinishMaster of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
DistilleryEdradourMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.6%43%
Age21 yr40 yr
Price£219.95£286.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 - Barolo Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 - Barolo Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 - Barolo Cask Finish is better value at £220 vs £287.

For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 - Barolo Cask Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£219.95 vs £286.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£286.95 vs £219.95)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 - Barolo Cask Finish 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 Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried FruitHoney

Only Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 - Barolo Cask Finish

Cooked FruitChocolate

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

ToastedSherried

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