Edradour 2003/2024 Bourbon Barrel 21 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.3%

Some of Edradour's finest moments come when the distillery keeps it simple: good grain, good casks and plenty of time. This 21-year-old bourbon cask maturation is one of them.

The expert's description

Edradour 2003/2024 Bourbon Barrel 21 years old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon barrels and bottled at 54.3%.

The whisky was distilled in 2003 and matured for 21 years across seven selected bourbon casks, numbers 67 to 73, before being bottled in 2024. The long maturation in American oak has given the whisky a warm, vanilla-led sweetness, while Edradour's light, floral core character is preserved throughout. 1,126 bottles were drawn from this maturation.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla, honey and ripe pears, with a lightly nutty undercurrent and a hint of fresh oak.

Palate

Soft and rounded with caramel, toasted almonds and a fine acidity from tropical fruit that keeps the palate fresh despite the age.

Finish

Medium length with lingering vanilla, lightly spiced oak and a dry, elegant finish.

Specifications

Name: Edradour 2003/2024 Bourbon Barrel 21 years old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.3%
Distillery: Edradour
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 54,3 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon barrels (cask no. 67-73)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2003
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: Only 1,126 bottles
EAN no.: 5021944127115

Flavour profile

Fruity · Smooth · Creamy

Investment potential

This release is assessed to have medium investment potential, largely due to 21 years of maturation and a comparatively small run from seven selected casks. This is a general assessment based on available information about rarity and demand, not a guarantee of future value growth.

Did you know?

Edradour still uses old, open-topped mash tuns and wooden washbacks for fermentation — a production method most other Scottish distilleries abandoned decades ago.

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Frequently asked questions about Edradour 2003/2024 Bourbon Barrel 21 yo

What defines a 21-year-old bourbon cask Edradour?

The long maturation in American oak gives a warm vanilla character, while Edradour's light, floral style is preserved throughout the maturation.

How many casks were used for this bottling?

The whisky comes from seven selected bourbon casks, numbers 67 to 73.

How many bottles were drawn?

1,126 bottles were bottled from this maturation.

Is the whisky peated?

No, this is Edradour's classic, unpeated style — for a peated version, look for the Ballechin series.

Is it worth the money for a 21-year-old single malt?

The low bottle count and the long, clean bourbon cask maturation make it appealing to collectors who value age and rarity.

Which glass suits this whisky best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass best highlights the soft vanilla and fruit notes.