Edradour 12-year-old

Edradour

WB 84.8 1624 оценок 46.0 %vol 12 лет 700

Bourbon Oloroso finish Whiskybase

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Выдержка Bourbon + Oloroso Sherry Finish · Whiskybase (Cask Type) · 2026-09-13T08:08:05+00:00 WB ↗

Финиш Bourbon + Oloroso Sherry Finish · Whiskybase (Finishing) · 2026-09-13T08:08:05+00:00 WB ↗

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Отзывы описывают этот виски как ярко выраженный шерри-релиз с тёмным шоколадом, сухофруктами, изюмом, мёдом, кожей и табаком, часто с долгим пряным финишем. Мнения расходятся: часть дегустаторов хвалит баланс и соотношение цены и качества, другие находят его слишком сладким, водянистым, алкогольным или отмечают спорные «грязные» и мыльные ноты.

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В большинстве отзывов виски представлен как выраженный шерри-профиль с нотами тёмного шоколада, сухофруктов, изюма, сливы, мёда, карамели, кофе, орехов, ванили, кожи и табака, иногда с восковыми и древесными оттенками. Вкус нередко называют округлым, маслянистым и хорошо сбалансированным, а финиш — пряным и довольно долгим, хотя часть отзывов отмечает, что он теряет интенсивность или кажется слишком сухим и «деревянным». Некоторые подчёркивают, что виски не задушен шерри и сохраняет характер дистиллята, будучи неокрашенным и нефильтрованным холодом; его также хвалят за комплексность для 12-летнего возраста и удачное соотношение цены и качества, рекомендуя как знакомство с винокурней. При этом восприятие заметно неоднородно. Часть дегустаторов отмечает «грязный» шерри-профиль с дрожжевыми, молочными и маслянистыми нотами, воспринимаемыми как приобретённый вкус, а также мясные, кожаные, резиновые, серные и мыльные оттенки. Критические отзывы указывают на слабую интенсивность, водянистость, плохо скрытый алкоголь, слишком сладкий или искусственный характер, плохой баланс в аромате, скрытый солодовый характер и общую одномерность или резкость. Встречаются и редкие негативные замечания о мыльной горечи и неприятных нотах, а также мнение, что высокие рейтинги завышены.

собрано 99/164 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB · 2026-10-08T04:49:51Z · источник evidence

Rockwell Expert Senior 82 02 nov 2023 12:53 pm

Issie Connoisseur — 02 nov 2023 3:33 pm

08.03.2023

AlexScotch Member Senior 86 03 aug 2025 10:43 pm

A very drinkable, diverse whisky from the smallest distillery in Scotland

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	The aroma features dark grapes, yellow plums (cherry plums), honey, hints of spicy oak and toast bread
Вкус	86	The taste is pleasant and creamy, with hints of dark chocolate, cherries, figs, cherry plums, roasted almonds, and caramel.
Финиш	86	Bright and spicy finish, quite long. Honey, chocolate, orange. Notes of cocoa and spicy oak.

birkzehn Connoisseur 86 28 jan 2026 2:33 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

ryju007 Connoisseur 86 05 mar 2026 1:00 am

_1572 Member Junior 88 21 mar 2026 12:39 pm

very tasty

Whiskymoravia Expert Senior 84 30 mar 2026 9:30 pm

Super sweet, fruity stone. Lots of dried fruit, sherry, raisins. A little spice. Cinnamon, wood, chili pungency. Basic whisky, but great. My favorite.

notesofmalt Expert Senior 87 15 oct 2014 11:08 am

Edradour "Caledonia" 12 years, original bottling, 46% Expansion: Ex-sherry casks Region: Highlands, Scotland Nose: Forest honey and caramel, toffee, then sherry with fruity notes. Dates and overripe apples come to the fore, with some molasses and a nice portion of orange marmalade .... Palate: milk chocolate, sweet honey and candied apple, with mild coffee notes and tobacco. Slightly leathery. Finish. medium length and fruity with leathery aromas, some oak Conclusion: Often Edradour are described as "soapy" or very leathery, due to its complexity and the fruity / fresh variety you hardly notice these notes in "Caldeonia". A nice single malt with a great price / performance ratio 87/100 points (tasted 2014, price ca. 44,00 €) posted on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/notesofwhisky

mer1973 Connoisseur 85 13 jul 2016 12:45 pm

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Xstream Expert Senior 83 02 dec 2016 11:05 pm

Nose is special. Fruity, peach and orange, cocoa fantasy, milk chocolate, caramel with wood. There is less in the mouth and finish. Good in the mouth, but the finish is very dry and too wooden. Balance is therefore not optimal. Will be better if the bottle has been open for a while. Special profile. Only the finish leaves something to be desired.

Georges Connoisseur 82 28 dec 2016 10:14 pm

нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 82

Hvdree Connoisseur 81 19 nov 2017 10:00 pm

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 80

bikenerd Expert Senior 84 17 apr 2018 11:08 am

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 82

Mr. D. Expert Senior 86 29 may 2019 9:23 pm

нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

robain Specialist 87 29 sep 2019 11:31 am

One of the greated valued sherried out there.

Sjaak92 Connoisseur 86 11 jan 2020 6:04 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Don Cassi Expert Senior 79 08 jul 2021 11:48 am

Dark on the nose and sherry fruity. Compared to the "independently" bottled 10-year-old less alcoholic and therefore rounder, more chocolatier and spicier, the teen note is missing. Meets my taste a little better. Relatively dry in the mouth, especially compared to the 10. Also a bit milder, but spicier. In the finish I find the association with black tea, also fermented fruits and espresso, everything in interplay. At first I don't find the soapy notes of the 10th. Length: 5/10 Nice spicy sherrymalt that is a tad more pleasing than its independent brother; More chocolatier and less soapy, it suits my taste a little better. Grade: 2

Edvaldo58 Member Junior 86 28 nov 2023 7:38 am

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Potent, dark chocolate, raisins, plum, fresh apple, panettone, wine, oak, floral, cinnamon
Вкус	86	caramelized banana, dark chocolate, raisins, black fruits, candied fruits, heavy wine, heavy oak
Финиш	83	Fresh apple, pear, honey, floral,

Saftkenner Connoisseur 86 09 mar 2024 7:03 pm

A nice sherry bottling - really turns it up in the mouth and the finish is great too.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Lots of nuts and dried fruits, slightly tart. Seems slightly out of round at the beginning - a little time in the glass is good for it. Dried plums and apricots, fine citrus notes, walnuts, jarred cherries, caramel, dried orange slices, anise, vanilla, light leather, oak spice.
Вкус	87	Runs slightly tingling into your mouth and then becomes very creamy. The alcohol strength is good. Dried orange slices, caramel, grapefruit, morello cherries, dark chocolate, chocolate brownie, forest honey, pomegranate juice, mulled wine spice, oak spice.
Финиш	87	Medium length finish, spicy, sweet, silky. Vanilla, honey, chocolate, oranges, pickled cherries, oak spice.

KEngelaar Expert Senior 86 29 mar 2025 9:18 pm

Ideal daily dram.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Dried fruit and red fruit up front, followed by intense roasted vanilla and malt. Then the oloroso sherry appears with rather fresh oak. Probably relatively new casks in which the sherry was contained for only 2-3 years.
Вкус	86	Rich, dry, almost sticky and smooth. Dried and red fruit, peaches, caramel, dark malt and then a lot of oak.
Финиш	86	Long-lasting dried fruit, dark malt and old oak.

ryju007 Connoisseur 86 28 jan 2026 4:33 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Feusi Connoisseur 83 14 jul 2011 2:49 pm

A beautiful dram, better then the 10 years old standard. Reasonable 46v%, a good decision, brings this bottling to a powerfull and complex, full flavoured dram. Always a good choice.

Cicero Expert Senior — 23 jul 2015 12:00 am

a great sherry whisky a lot of sherry, a lot of barrel full and strong

robain Specialist 87 28 may 2016 4:14 pm

нос 80 · вкус 88 · финиш 93

vojt466 Expert Senior 85 01 sep 2016 9:05 pm

Interesting and say, not bad whisky at all - a waste of alcohol in the aroma, otherwise it would be great whisky

Agrajag Member Senior 85 19 nov 2016 12:38 am

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Georges Connoisseur 82 28 dec 2016 10:14 pm

oppi Expert Senior 81 06 mar 2018 12:18 pm

sherry Sweet and fruity Chocolate and vanilla Pretty intense

bikenerd Expert Senior 84 17 apr 2018 11:07 am

nice every day dram

Dris Connoisseur 84 21 dec 2018 11:16 pm

нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 84

peej84 Expert Senior 85 15 aug 2020 9:57 am

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Teomarg Connoisseur 87 13 jan 2021 11:31 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Issie Connoisseur — 28 mar 2021 3:04 pm

SEN68 Expert Senior 73 18 jan 2023 1:42 pm

Nose: Alcohol Taste: Fresh meat Finish: Sour, warm

Sweetspot Connoisseur 85 01 mar 2023 11:21 am

good, but expensive nowadays

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

dongolzo81 Connoisseur 84 31 mar 2023 9:22 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

ZLako Expert Senior 75 01 aug 2023 10:57 pm

2023 bottling. Extreme disappointment. Meaty, hairy, leathery, bland with no fruity nor sherry notes.

VegaPL Expert Senior 83 11 nov 2023 11:19 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Red fruits, solvent, sweet, not very intense, sour jellies
Вкус	83	The alcohol is poorly hidden, the sweetness is gone, it is dry, or maybe more tart; citrus and oak. Unfortunately, it is not very intense and watery.
Финиш	83	Red hard candy, tart, cherries, cherry pits,

Dingyan Member Junior 88 06 jan 2024 10:03 am

нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

Moomin Expert Senior 80 29 feb 2024 1:25 pm

Edradour sherry has a strong charcoal and graphite taste. There are different opinions here, and I personally dislike it.

нос 82 · вкус 79 · финиш 79

Will_iam Connoisseur 85 04 may 2024 2:36 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

RamiW Expert Senior 84 14 dec 2024 11:55 pm

Edradour has got to have one of the most distinguishable distillery profiles out there. Once you know what butyric acid (/rancid butter) smells like, you can’t unsmell it. It’s in every single Edradour I’ve had so far, and naturally it’s a divisive note. I tend to appreciate it whenever I can taste a new Edradour, but so far it has prevented me from getting a full bottle for myself. This one fit’s right up that alley; I enjoyed my dram, and I’ll leave it at that.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	European oak/sherry profile + butyric acid. So sweet and spices, but also sour and somewhat rubbery, maybe some tobacco too.
Вкус	85	As the nose suggests, it’s a mouth coating dirty sherried dram. Dried fruits and spices, brown cake, rancid butter, Parmesan cheese, boiled orange, rubber.
Финиш	84	Medium finish, sweet and dirty.

whisky_sven Member Senior 85 30 nov 2025 9:18 pm

An absolute stunner for a 12-year-old. A 42-month finish in a sherry cask gives the impression of a fully matured sherry whisky in the glass. Harmonious, sweet, and pleasant. The alcohol is wonderfully integrated. Almost dangerously drinkable.

Laird Of Islay Expert Senior — 24 oct 2010 5:32 pm

Dougie MacLean's Caledonia Selection The Scottish songwriter Dougie MacLean wrote in 1977 the song Caledonia, a song about his native Scotland. This drop is celebrated in Scotland and the song "Caledonia". The refrein of the song is printed on the label as well as on the tin Andrew Symington, the owner of Edradour, and Dougie MacLean have produced this whisky together.

JacobaEd Connoisseur 84 06 sep 2015 10:17 pm

нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

robain Specialist 87 20 feb 2016 2:15 am

Gondwana Expert Senior 86 02 nov 2016 9:18 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Issie Connoisseur — 03 nov 2018 4:15 pm

EvilAFI Connoisseur 85 05 nov 2019 4:25 am

This is a good pour for its price, sherry and oak work well together with a bit of tart funk. Not too complex, but still enjoyable.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Sherry (red fruits, sweet syrup), oak, pleasant but simple.
Вкус	84	Sweetness turns quickly to tartness, a bit of funk. Sherry is there, but nutty and earthy.
Финиш	85	Oakiness (but not drying), the sherry notes stick around for a decent time.

YD84 Expert Senior 88 26 dec 2021 9:29 pm

Rich sherry, earth, sweet tobacco, chocolate brownie, leather, chocolate covered oranges, musty wood, old books. A 'dirty' sherried dram. Fantastic.

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

PuddingmitHaut Expert Senior — 05 feb 2022 10:03 pm

(blind) Probably a better batch - soap free Straight up sherry.

Damek Connoisseur 86 03 jul 2023 9:39 pm

Nose: pleasant, light, sweet, typical oloroso sherry, lots of dark fruit, raisins in syrup, dates, figs, sweet citrus, light rum, a bit of chocolate, caramel, spices, a bit of vanilla, wood. 86.00 Taste: exceptionally milky, milk chocolate, coffee with milk, vanilla, walnut, smell of old wood, spices, pepper, cocoa powder, dark chocolate with nuts, multi-berry jam, raisins in liqueur, dried fruit. 86.50 Finish: medium long, very light and accepted, cocoa, milk chocolate, spices, a bit of chili, wood, dried tart fruit. 85.00 Rating 86.00 Damn, really nice light sherry, once I heard that it is medium tasty, spicy, peppery and very wooden, but I was very pleasantly surprised :)

dariuszzz Newbie 75 26 dec 2023 2:28 pm

Little bit disappointing, smell very light.

Ivynor Expert Senior 84 12 jan 2014 2:59 pm

A good sherry, simple and easy to drink

ASWhisky Connoisseur 87 24 nov 2014 5:13 pm

very pleasant and easy to drink whisky the smoky note is very nice in the throat this is not just a sweet sherry aunt  mmh, I like them indeed

ApricotOne Expert Senior 85 12 dec 2015 2:08 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

Archer Connoisseur 87 16 jan 2016 5:31 pm

Very convincing malt. The emphasis is clearly on the sherry, but does not seem overburdened.

pianoman Connoisseur 82 02 jul 2016 3:33 pm

valery77 Expert Senior 83 03 may 2017 5:42 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

didi1893 Connoisseur 88 29 may 2017 8:52 am

A great "sherry bomb". Soft and harmonious, fruity yet slightly tart, leather and tobacco, chocolate and sweetness. I do not need more! I really like this Edradour!

Totoro Connoisseur 85 30 aug 2018 1:58 pm

Noses incredibly yeasty, musty, lactic, tending toward astringent sourness. An acquired taste, to be sure. The other component is high-quality, seemingly-older-than-its-stated-age, dark and dirty, sherry-matured spirit. Between the creamy citrus and the leathery oloroso aromas, you can detect the intriguing interplay of combined Bourbon and sherry maturation. Certainly not a shy nose, and big fun for those of us who aren't necessarily looking for a smooth and polished crowd pleaser without any potentially offensive notes. On the tongue the Caledonian shifts between sour and sweet, with clearly discernible European-oak prickliness. There's ample vanilla and citrus from the American oak as well as dry, nutty sherry notes. The lactic character from the nose persists into the taste. Funky, dirty, sour, very Edradour (hey, that rhymed!). Again: not for everyone, you have to be in the mood for this hardcore Highlander. Definitely a dram whose zany character boasts enough power for it to serve as a digestif that "stands its ground". This is peculiar and strong enough to overcome any aromas and tastes that may still linger after a long meal. An after-ten-pm kind of affair, if you will. Or a midnight malt? Glad I've bought it, but one bottle seems like enough for a lifetime.

Jordanite Expert Junior 84 17 aug 2019 10:49 pm

When Ralfy scored this a generous 91 points he did so with the caveat that it was different and not for beginners. This seems to be reflected in the spread of scores here on WB which depict an especially wide bell curve. Without water the nose is overly dense, the sherry influence is already there but it is not particularly impressive. Ralfy added two full teaspoons of water to his dram and indeed a generous addition of water opens this whisky up immensely. The sherry springs to life with a very fine, dried fruit flavour, with no hint of syrup or too many raisins. The palate also reflects a very fine sherry flavour along with some hints of breads and particularly some lapsang souchong in the background. I am no fan of sulfur but this is very slight. I'm not sure I can follow Ralfy in calling this a masterpiece but I do find it to be a rather enjoyable sherried whisky.

Pyromann Expert Senior 83 13 dec 2019 2:33 pm

Good, interesting piece of sweeter character. Chocolate sweetness prevails. Nice thing, I recommend.

WhiskyPEATer Expert Senior 84 28 feb 2021 9:57 pm

нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 84

Gweddry Expert Senior 88 18 apr 2021 11:23 pm

ldz794140310 Member Senior 87 31 mar 2022 12:13 pm

For me personally, this is a whisky worth having. And its price matches its quality. I'd be more than happy to buy again.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Rich and sweet sherry, chocolate, honey, apple, some spices, and with a hint of leather
Вкус	86	Gooey, old wood, milky coffee, vanilla, some sour berries.
Финиш	86	Vanilla, medium strength ginger pepper spicy, spiced taste

wbarchive_864627 Expert Senior 86 22 oct 2022 10:38 pm

Hardcore sherry cask maturation is not exactly my preference, but this one hits home for me, even if the malt is quite buried (but not inexistent). Had the malt asserted itself more (especially on the palate where I like my maltiness), this would probably be on the 88-mark. Yes, it is quite expensive for a 12-year old OB, but then again you are getting craft production and outcome that is widely available. The casks are obviously carefully picked out. Honest but also dirty, non-over-sanatized casks with a wacky spirit in them, pretty unique and divisive. Both the bully and the intelectual. Top OB in the game for me.

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

_Dziki_ Connoisseur 83 24 dec 2022 6:17 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Very dry, ripe red wine, cocoa, dark dessert chocolate, cherries.
Вкус	82	step by step for the aroma, and not much else, I think of blackcurrant juice, gingerbread
Финиш	83	Medium long, bitter chocolate, pleasant. Solid position

PeatedContainer Member Senior 84 20 nov 2025 11:41 pm

Sherry sweetness mixed in with a unique, waxy, character. Very well balanced and consistent throughout. Not to my taste - yet - but unique in a way that warrants a following.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Pleasant and not overpowering, surprisingly mild. Cured tobacco and candle wax, with a touch of salinity at the back. Reaching further, dates and the odd cherry give way to a honeyed core. Notes of cinnamon and nutmeg: it's a Christmas pudding-scented candle.
Вкус	85	The wax comes through into the mouthfeel: it coats the mouth entirely, pleasantly, without feeling oily. Black tea - unsmoked lapsang - comes to mind. Treacle and honey. Fruits in the nose begin to dry out and fade: an occasional raisin, dried prune. Old wood takes over the background with some accompanying bitterness- 85% dark chocolate, maybe 90%. A hint of ethanol nearest the finish.
Финиш	83	Medium to long with a touch of dryness. Here, the sherry comes through most clearly as it fades into a long treacle sweetness, with notes of raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg returning quietly at the end.

Cornflower_the Expert Junior 80 19 aug 2026 3:24 pm

A sizzling, alcoholic, somewhat harsh but tart, endowed with a pleasant American oakiness that veers slightly into umami and a barely noticeable sherry note - a beautiful, albeit muted, statement with many "buts"

Willie JJ Expert Senior 84 23 apr 2012 9:29 pm

The rubber is a distraction, but not offensive. A very drinkable dram

MrGlenfarclas Connoisseur 85 15 jan 2014 4:13 am

Must have been some hell of casks. Hard to believe what powerful oak this whisky got. Way better than the 10yo Edradour.

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

zinaf Expert Senior 88 20 jan 2014 10:44 pm

Excellent all-rounder. Its biggest asset is the finish. Very drinkable whisky, not overly sweet. Good balance.

Sandman Connoisseur 85 17 may 2015 12:04 pm

Well balanced and complex for a 12 year old whisky.

Dieter_W Expert Senior 81 13 dec 2015 8:09 pm

I like it too sweet and too artificial. A bottle would be too much of that for me.

Archer Connoisseur 87 01 jan 2016 12:26 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Butz75 Expert Senior 85 30 aug 2016 11:01 am

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Marko_I Connoisseur — 07 mar 2017 10:36 pm

Great, strong sherry whisky, the barrel combines well with the Brennereicharakter and kleistern it not easy, which is worth its 50 €.

rottendon Connoisseur 79 30 jun 2017 5:39 pm

Do not convince me, especially not in the nose. Acts badly balanced. Only in the mouth he can score something. Notes from a blind tasting.

davidloosli Expert Senior 80 17 mar 2018 3:07 pm

Tasted from a sample bottle

diamond2000 Expert Senior 86 05 mar 2019 1:08 am

Aroma: perfumery, berry jelly, exotic (and not very) dried fruits - dates, dried apricots, figs, raisins, with a little sourness; roasted walnut, lacquered old furniture. Taste: red pepper, compote, grape pulp with bone, burnt caramel, nuts, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, Riga Balsam. Finish: medium duration, again nut-tobacco with the end of the grass bitter, quite pleasant. Rating: 86 The result: a very interesting representative of Highland, with a rich taste, aroma and finish, in which the sherry barrel does not pull the blanket over itself, but successfully complements the base.

Captain Teague Expert Senior 88 12 dec 2020 7:43 pm

The 83 points here do this whisky wrong imo. But with 700 Votes there may be lots of cognac or rum fans voting too. N: lovely oranges, apples, honey, chocolate ( medium dark), some spices and roasted nuts it's all embedded in the typical Edradour notes: to me Old house, leather , tobacco, somehow earthy but not as intense as in other Edradour bottles) very balanced. M/ D: starts sweet honey then apples and vanilla, coffe, notes, milk chocolate..slight sour (sour berries) and saltiness... nice mouthfeel great consistency alcohol perfectly Integrated. F: Vanilla, old wood, spices ,ginger/pepper medium bitter and dry ( oak) - some berries coming back :) finish medium to long. For a standard 12 that is constantly available I don't know any better if you like sherry layered whisky. It has some edges of course that not everyone seems to like - I do it's subjective and maybe it's good that it's not so mainstream ;)...for people who haven't tried this it's profile is best described as something between a mild Speyside malt and a Springbank malt - if you don't like this stay away from Springbank ( please stay away from Springbank). And BTW it takes water very well ( not too much) and time will also reward you.

Tordeaux Connoisseur 83 10 jun 2021 5:53 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

gaboruso Connoisseur 84 14 feb 2022 9:36 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Toebu Expert Senior 83 24 dec 2023 4:44 pm

нос 80 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

Crushed_ldH Connoisseur 84 16 mar 2025 12:12 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Afrera Member Senior 85 07 mar 2026 1:47 pm

Great whisky with the delivery and complexity you'd expect from a whisky priced between 480 and 520 reais. If I were to introduce Edradour to someone who has never tried anything from this distillery, I would start with this one.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Gentle, with zero alcohol and a good delivery of sherry, but without hiding the floral notes of American oak. Wine, chestnuts, raisins, dried plums, dark wood and a light floral note.
Вкус	84	Lighter and thinner than you might expect, but it still doesn't disappoint. Vinous, woody, with a lovely floral note, light citrus, dried black fruits, and dried plum.
Финиш	85	Long, and paired well with wine.

hsmithjr Connoisseur 87 27 feb 2011 4:49 pm

Very complex and well balanced for a 12 year old. I am a fan!

Edwin de Lange Expert Senior 91 11 jun 2012 7:58 pm

Nose is sweet and fruity raisins, taste is creamy with a nice amount of pepper and some sweetness coming through, then a slightly bittersweet highland edge in a long finish. A great sherried malt.

The-Man-best-Friend Expert Senior 85 24 feb 2015 1:00 pm

Sweet, fruity and neat pepper while exhaling, after swallowing. Great whisky!

нос 83 · вкус 88 · финиш 82

Rom Expert Junior — 13 apr 2015 11:54 pm

Orange nose, oak, walnut, almond. Mouth powerful, sticky and almost granular, nuts, malt and orange zest. Long final. Nice dram.

Ciro Connoisseur 84 13 jun 2015 11:30 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Butz75 Expert Senior 85 01 jul 2015 12:10 pm

нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

recursiewhisky Expert Senior — 21 feb 2016 9:25 am

Quite an atypical whisky for me but I like it. It’s quite changing with it’s sweet savory character. At one moment it’s almost to sweet and than the savory tones of herb and cured ham come in and bring you to the salty side of this dram. It has quite an creamy mouthfeel and the well known soapiness of Edradour is present but subtle and marines well with the rest of the flavours. Al in all a very interesting and pleasant dram to sip. http://www.worldwhisky.nl/review-419-edradour-12-year-caledonia/

Daan Tje Connoisseur 88 05 aug 2016 11:11 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

Ana Chronist Expert Senior 83 17 apr 2017 7:02 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

rpvdwel Connoisseur 85 23 sep 2017 8:01 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

Calmar Connoisseur 85 26 sep 2017 10:35 am

A pleasant young sherry mole, a little sagging aroma, very clenched and weakly concealed in development, but the taste / finish is very cute and well cut - a fairly spicy and saturated for its strength whisky, sherry drums very carefully treated the base, it was the combination of two principles that showed the best sides of both.

Moses Connoisseur 84 23 may 2020 10:53 am

So this whisky is often underestimated. I was about to forget him too. Had the 15 blind me. Thanks to “Witsche” for the input. Here you get high average for a fair price. Well balanced like the PLV, it then goes into the last round. He persevered ... respect!

El Bastardo Expert Senior — 31 dec 2020 6:28 pm

Not as "great" as pure sherry whiskys that have spent all their time in sherry barrels when compared to sherry whiskys. Instead, he has his own identity that sets him apart from others who only go in one direction. Legs type "Jack of many trades".

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	60	Not too intense sherry smell and very light spice.
Вкус	60	Powerful start that quickly and steadily gives way to sherry taste. A little spice is added shortly before the finish.
Финиш	60	Wort attracts. The strong impression goes away quickly, but a basic taste remains on the tongue.

Vas Connoisseur 85 14 jun 2023 6:15 am

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

RichardPsmith Expert Senior 84 29 feb 2024 6:18 pm

Aroma - first of all, light wine, cognac notes, sherry appear, lacquer, bourbon make their way underneath, The taste is enveloping, sherry, quite alcoholic, leaving behind a feeling of tannins and a viscosity of the finish. Like well brewed tea. The finish is quite tannic, 10 is much fresher.

Gloin Expert Senior 83 05 jul 2015 11:09 pm

Mr.Edradour Connoisseur 86 19 dec 2015 9:01 pm

Must have, if you like sherry cask finished whisky!

vb_bembel Expert Senior 87 07 jan 2016 3:35 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

Dalm Expert Senior — 17 jan 2016 2:22 pm

Aroma: sweet sherry, honey, dark fruits Taste: soft, sweet chocolate, honey, dark fruits, sherry Finish: medium long, fruity, chocolate, oak, slightly dry

Helgo Connoisseur 87 01 feb 2016 3:11 pm

The Caledonia was yesterday at a blind tasting as "Best" among 5 whiskys in 5 people won ;-)

domani Connoisseur 83 23 feb 2016 11:34 pm

A round single malt with strong sherry flavors - 06.03.2015

Wolv Expert Senior 82 28 feb 2017 7:26 pm

нос 85 · вкус 81 · финиш 81

Gearmailteach Expert Senior 82 20 sep 2017 8:07 pm

Very pleasant for the price. A nice whisky

OlivierSegers Connoisseur 85 07 nov 2017 3:22 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

ctu Connoisseur 84 16 oct 2018 3:54 pm

Nice Edradour in a good price.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Sherry, wines, waxy fruits, spicy oak, honey and vanilla.
Вкус	84	Oily. Spicy oak, vanilla, walnut, orange peel and ripe fruits.
Финиш	83	Medium length, sweet, spicy.

jabguit Expert Junior 87 02 nov 2018 2:12 am

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

Armiil Member Senior 86 26 dec 2021 8:41 pm

The glass reveals a thick and strong aroma. Yep, this is a sherry whisky with a strangely interesting aroma that clouds spectacularly into a glass after a drop of water - promising. The aroma smells like winey berries, ginger, chocolate, oranges, honey, vanilla, yeast, some bread, and a hint of licorice. There's a lot of small hints of different aromas that I can't quite seem to grasp. The same soft chocolate, orange, and cinnamon continue in the palette, and the aftertaste does not have the slightest hint of smoke or peat. The mere fruitiness carries surprisingly far, and gives a good opportunity to focus on it without smoke and peat. 86 points.

dapoinbua Connoisseur 87 11 jul 2022 10:10 pm

Dyno Expert Senior 87 26 jan 2023 11:00 pm

Loved it... Bit dirty bit sulphury very much edradour out of a sherry cask! Reasonable value too. +1 for ABCDV!

Nosingbär Expert Senior 86 18 apr 2023 11:32 pm

Tasted again in 2023, it honestly doesn't knock my socks off. I love Edradour and don't think the distillery shines here. It is very good compared to many others, but I especially like the Edradour Single Cask CS bottlings much more. 86/100.

Montezuma Expert Senior 91 05 mar 2024 3:13 pm

A real sherry bomb, it's a shame I didn't have more than 30 ml to experiment with. Wonderful, although it doesn't have my beloved peat, it is a beautiful example of sherry. Pleasant, different from what you expect from a whisky, but what’s not to love?

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	95	Chocolate, caramel, dark raisins like plums and grapes. A little espresso, it was close to a brandy. The wood is old, but not unpleasant. No alcohol. Clove, black pepper. The second layer is malt, burnt coconut, cocada, burnt sugar, sugar cane molasses, blueberries, black currants, ripe blackberries. With water, red fruits appear, but closed. Burnt coke completely eliminates alcohol.
Вкус	92	Cognac, black plums, raisins, espresso, black pepper, powder, intense. Tannins, pleasant old wood, new wood too, astringent, bitter, black tea. The pleasure is the same when I drink a RIS beer. With water there is brown sugar, coffee with milk, bitter, deep, I wanted to have more and add ice.
Финиш	86	Long, tannic, herbal, bitter, raw coffee bean, unforgettable. Dark raisin fruits, malt and ancient wood.

feolai Connoisseur 85 22 feb 2026 10:14 am

Nose-85; Taste-85; Finish-85.

rich_93 Expert Senior 88 02 may 2026 11:02 am

One of the definitive sherried styles in modern Scotch, brilliantly well-made. Full review at North Sea Whisky: https://northseawhisky.com/2026/05/01/review-no-3-edradour-12-caledonia/

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	89	Big and diffusive, shaped by the spirit sulphur driving it out the glass. It’s a dry, elegant style of sherry – there are no youthful red fruit or sour notes, it’s all very classic and thoroughly oxidised. The coastal salinity is odd, Edradour being bang in the middle of Scotland – but that’s the sherry as well.
Вкус	87	Dry, a little oily. Less complex and refined than the nose (again, this can be the case with sherried whiskies), with a warming punch throughout the palate. Fresh, with red and yellow fruit, spices, petrol again, ginger biscuits dipped in dark chocolate.
Финиш	88	Gently drying tannins, wood oils and pine needles. Warming, alpine and delicious.

M_A_S_K_A Expert Senior 84 19 sep 2026 7:22 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	dried fruits, grapes, dried apricots, raisins, vanilla, oak, foliage, nuts, sourness
Вкус	85	sweets, dried fruits, raisins, dried apricots, oak
Финиш	84	medium, sweet, dried fruit, oak

Mr.Edradour Connoisseur 86 19 dec 2015 8:55 pm

Great, if you like sherry cask finished whisky!

Helgo Connoisseur 87 25 jan 2016 2:11 pm

That was one of my favorite 2012 ;-) That's why my high rating is somewhat relativized. But even today a nice Edradour, which is not crushed by sherry and bursts for the Brennereicharakter leaves. Uncolored & unchillfiltered!

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

CST1986 Expert Senior 85 15 feb 2016 12:12 am

I had some doubts in the beginning, but the malt developed nicely in the open bottle. Especially with a dash of water it shows a nice interplay between the high quality sherry (and wine?) casks with the fruity and full-bodied distillate. Definitely one of the best current standard Edradours.

ErzWhisky Expert Senior 85 01 mar 2016 12:42 pm

WhiteEagle Expert Junior 86 24 jan 2017 9:27 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 87

Achany Connoisseur 84 29 may 2017 10:22 am

malt and sherry mingle perfectly. some dark fruits, some nuts, some vanilla, some spices, white pepper, fine oak. all very well balanced. a fine dram. after just tasting a glas - the bottle is on the shopping list!

нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

EnjoyLife89 Expert Senior 84 25 jan 2020 1:29 pm

ezioaudit Connoisseur 85 27 jan 2020 8:50 am

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Squinugie Connoisseur 85 28 jan 2020 9:06 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

david96 Member Senior 86 01 nov 2021 6:51 pm

Ralfy and Gwhisky gave this 91 points. Sorry but I cant agree with that. Far from a great or spectacular whisky as some have tried to insinuate. Not as rich or dense as they say. A bit harsh (alcoholic) on the palate aswell.

bankimate Connoisseur 84 21 feb 2022 8:51 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

KyleRiemen Expert Senior 91 14 apr 2023 8:28 pm

It's now almost a year since my first tasting, I was worried that I wouldn't like it nearly as much as it did back then, but fortunately that's not the case, an excellent malt!

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	92	Fruity, sherry, chocolate, dark berries, old wood, menthol, vanilla
Вкус	91	Sherry, dried fruits, dark chocolate, coffee, old wood, very round taste
Финиш	92	Sherry, nut, something wine-like develops, alongside some lemon and finally wood again

Telekomet Expert Senior 84 21 jun 2024 7:02 pm

[81~84] a bit flat, one-dimensional, doesn't stick in your memory, nice to know :-\ I remembered the bottling from 12/2020 better...

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

eselsim Expert Senior 85 10 nov 2024 8:22 pm

used to be one of my favorite sherried drams back in a day. I have a great amount of sentiment towards it.

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 84 08 jul 2025 10:49 pm

2020 Rating

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

HunterRomario Expert Senior 79 24 may 2012 11:57 am

I'm sorry for my unpleasant flavors, but otherwise it's a promising whisky, I would like to compare it to Highland Park 12y, but it is still further, and who does not mind sandalwood or bergamot, can add some points.

Helgo Connoisseur 87 06 jan 2015 9:37 am

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

Mr.Edradour Connoisseur 86 19 dec 2015 8:54 pm

Like it as much as any other Edradour

нос 90 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

MalzKult Connoisseur 83 17 apr 2016 8:45 pm

MadScientist Connoisseur 83 18 nov 2016 11:48 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

Rogier Engel Expert Senior 86 08 oct 2017 10:22 pm

What a sherry bomb.

нос 84 · вкус 88 · финиш 85

Nosingbär Expert Senior 86 25 jan 2018 9:47 pm

Followed by October 2015

Wimpy Member Senior 82 03 may 2018 10:14 pm

Tom na Gruagaich Connoisseur 85 01 feb 2019 9:17 pm

Beautiful sherry-toned, nutty Highlander. Spicy and tasty.

Bam Expert Senior 80 28 nov 2019 8:46 pm

I do not like this soapy bitterness at the back, and ruin my whisky until then.

lucero Connoisseur 88 02 mar 2021 11:27 pm

нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

67conrad67 Expert Junior 86 14 jan 2022 10:49 pm

Odour: new inner tube, talc, nutty, including forest honey, spicy sweetness, wood present but well integrated, light leather, fine light tobacco note, Taste: nice spicy wood, dark chocolate, leather again, nutty again, nice sherry sweetness, fine note of bitter almonds in the middle. reverberation Colour: reddish copper, medium water's edge, clear Conclusion: Really well made dram, which shows (me) once again that the "last ounce" of drinking fun cannot be defined by points - despite my respectable criticism, it took far too long for the bottle in the house bar to be emptied .. .

Dutchdram Connoisseur 86 01 apr 2023 5:30 pm

Larry411 Expert Senior 87 05 apr 2023 9:39 pm

Plums, soap, dark caramel, black and white pepper, and some mashed bananas. It is a comfortable, "cushy" (chewy/soft), pleasant, easy-going, dram.

kbs26 Connoisseur 86 03 nov 2023 8:59 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Nyssis Member Junior 88 11 apr 2024 10:41 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Coffee, brown sugar, banoffee, a little nutty, dark dried fruits. Mixed with the sensation of alcohol on the nose it puts me in mind of a nice belgian double. Also a lactic touch, along the lines of waxy, aged hard cheese.
Вкус	88	Brown sugar, banoffee, dried fruits, chocolate fudge, maraschino cherries, waxy aged cheese and some coffee (not as much as on the nose). Also, brownies and orange marmelade. Big flavours, but well rounded. Oily on the palate. The cheese note just becomes more and more apparent, but works very well here (but then, I love cheese). Very nice!
Финиш	88	Very long, on banoffee, brown sugar and coffee. Undeniable quality and a must-try if you like your whiskies characterful or are into your sherry bombs. Even more so if you also like belgian doubles and/or cheese.

Joca2745 Expert Senior 85 08 nov 2024 9:56 pm

85+

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

anter Expert Senior 86 28 feb 2025 11:18 pm

A smooth, craft presented whisky that can be said to be a sherry bomb rather than a sherry-forward, a tasteful, complex and smooth whisky. An old fashioned whisky. Although it is angular, it makes you love it. Although it is a bit tiring, it does not cool you down. When it comes to the price, while the 70€ side can be considered a very reasonable and correct pricing, 100€ can be a price that pushes the limits. Price performance: Good-Medium high Would I buy it again?: Probably yes.

Palisker Connoisseur 84 16 nov 2025 8:27 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Dirac Connoisseur 86 09 aug 2026 5:07 pm

The aftertaste is a bit weak.

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

omnts Expert Senior 83 30 sep 2026 4:29 pm

N&T 12/23/2018 from (https://classicdram.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=101783#p101783) Conclusions: A decent sherry whisky, but nothing more. Not all stages are created equal. For example, I consider the taste to be the most successful part, where there's a little bit of everything, but it's well-balanced. The aroma is clearly overwhelmed by mash notes, and the finish quickly loses its intensity. On the other hand, the Caledonia shows signs of a certain complexity and at least some individuality, which is rare in regular 12-year-olds. Score: 83.

Allandale Connoisseur 85 16 mar 2014 7:58 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Oloroso1887 Expert Senior 81 31 oct 2014 12:04 pm

нос 84 · вкус 77 · финиш 82

jankes Expert Senior 85 23 apr 2016 8:37 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

M@lt M@n Member Senior 86 28 jan 2018 12:24 pm

Very good whisky with a great price / performance ratio! Mild and long in the taste.

нос 85 · вкус 80 · финиш 88

LeChiffre Connoisseur 84 02 mar 2019 12:55 pm

Overall, a solid, fruity-spicy and pleasantly sweet malt. Good flavors, albeit nothing outstanding or very complex. Complicated, tasty standard.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Sherry; spicy; behind it dark fruit aroma; raisins
Вкус	85	sweet; strong spice freight; Dried fruit; delicate oak in the background; very pleasant
Финиш	83	sweet and spicy; dark fruits; a bit chocolaty-nutty, pleasant slightly tart oak flavors get through

Quercus Expert Senior 87 02 jan 2021 2:58 pm

нос 89 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Boletus Connoisseur — 14 dec 2022 10:11 pm

Quite a nice malt. Very voluminous in smell and taste, it unfortunately loses its expressiveness in the finish.

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