Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Glen Elgin 10 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
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
Glen Elgin 10 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Glen Elgin
★ 4.00
£50
| Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Glen Elgin 10 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £57.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Glen Elgin 10 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Glen Elgin 10 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Glen Elgin 10 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £50 vs £58.
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
- −More expensive (£57.95 vs £49.95)
Glen Elgin 10 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £57.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Glen?
Glen Elgin 10 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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