Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish vs Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

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

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry FinishKavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
DistilleryEdradourKavalan
Region
CountryScotlandTaiwan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.1%56.3%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£288£387.43
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner35/100
Value13/100

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish is better value at £288 vs £387.

For beginners: Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£288 vs £387.43)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£387.43 vs £288)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry 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 Kavalan?

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish

Old Wood

Only Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

NuttyToasted

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