Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Edradour
★ 5.00
£58
Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
£91
| Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Highland Park |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £57.95 | £90.6 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £58 vs £91.
For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£90.6 vs £57.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)