Edradour 25 years old Batch No. 1 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.6%

25 years is a long time for a single malt — long enough that a whisky either loses itself in the oak or finds its most complete form. Batch No. 1 is a case for the latter.

The expert's description

Edradour 25 years old Batch No. 1 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in 1st fill sherry butts and bottled at 54.6%.

As the first batch in this 25-year-old series, the whisky represents the culmination of Edradour's long sherry maturation style. The entire maturation period took place in 1st fill sherry butts, giving the whisky a deep, dark colour and a rich, complex flavour profile with layers of dried fruit and spice that only come with time. Throughout its long history, the distillery has survived both good times and bad — from the early heyday of blended Scotch to periods of shifting ownership — and is today back in independent Scottish hands under Signatory Vintage.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark chocolate, raisin and toasted walnut, with a deep, sherry-dark sweetness and a hint of old oak.

Palate

Full-bodied and complex with fig, date and a warm spiciness of clove and cinnamon, held up by a firm, well-established malt.

Finish

Very long with lingering dark fruit, leather and a dry, elegant finish.

Specifications

Name: Edradour 25 years old Batch No. 1 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.6%
Distillery: Edradour
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 25 years
ABV: 54,6 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill Sherry butts
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Batch No. 1
EAN no.: 5021944123759

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Spicy · Creamy

Investment potential

This release is assessed to have high investment potential, largely due to 25 years of maturation, the first batch in the series and maturation exclusively on 1st fill sherry butts. This is a general assessment based on available information about rarity and demand, not a guarantee of future value growth.

Did you know?

Edradour has survived both world wars, prohibition-era export crises and several changes of ownership across its nearly 200-year history — and still produces whisky in exactly the same small, handmade way as it did in 1825.

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Frequently asked questions about Edradour 25 yo Batch No. 1

What makes Batch No. 1 special?

It's the first release in this 25-year-old series, matured exclusively in 1st fill sherry butts, giving it a deep and complex flavour profile.

How many bottles were drawn?

The exact number isn't disclosed for this batch, but the series is defined by a limited, hand-picked selection of casks.

Is it worth the money as an investment whisky?

25 years of maturation exclusively in 1st fill sherry butts and status as the first batch in a new series make it interesting for collectors, regardless of market price fluctuations.

Does this whisky make a good special gift?

Yes, the age and sherry character make it an obvious gift for an experienced whisky enthusiast or collector.

How should a 25-year-old sherry whisky be served?

At room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass, preferably without ice, so the complex fruit and spice notes can fully unfold.

What's the story behind Edradour's survival over the years?

The distillery has weathered both boom and lean periods in Scotch whisky history and is today owned by Signatory Vintage, which continues to run it in a traditional, handmade style.