Name: Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)
Brand: Edradour
Price: 167.66 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) is characterised by Fresh Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Toasted, Vanilla, Old Wood notes. Edradour's 17-year-old from October 1999 spent 46 months finishing in Bordeaux hogsheads before bottling at cask strength in 2017, yielding 911 bottles. The extended wine cask maturation adds complexity to this Highland malt, characteristic of the distillery's meticulous approach to wood finishing.

Question 2

Is Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) has some sweetness (53/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) costs £167.66 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 55.2% ABV, Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)?

Accepted Answer

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) pairs well with honey cake, crème brûlée, mild soft cheeses, and glazed nuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) similar to Longmorn 15 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) and Longmorn 15 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Fresh Fruit, Toasted, Vanilla) and are in a similar price range. Longmorn 15 Year Old costs £150 vs £167.66 for Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%).

Question 11

Is Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) similar to Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) and Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) share a similar flavour profile (Cooked Fruit, Toasted, Vanilla) and are in a similar price range. Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) costs £106.37 vs £167.66 for Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%).

Question 12

How does Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) compare to Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail?

Accepted Answer

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) and Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) is complex and layered, while Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is known for Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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