Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) vs Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3%
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3%
Edradour
£51
| Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilkerran | Edradour |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £47.95 | £50.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3%
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3%
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £51.
For beginners: Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3% is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £50.52)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3%
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£50.52 vs £47.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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 Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3% 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
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.3%