Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Finglassie 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 374468) - James Eadie
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
Finglassie 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 374468) - James Eadie
InchDairnie
★ 4.00
£74
| Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Finglassie 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 374468) - James Eadie | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | InchDairnie |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.7% |
| Age | 10 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £57.95 | £73.65 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Finglassie 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 374468) - James Eadie
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Finglassie 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 374468) - James Eadie
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £58 vs £74.
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
Finglassie 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 374468) - James Eadie
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£73.65 vs £57.95)
- −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 Finglassie?
Finglassie 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 374468) - James Eadie 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
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Finglassie 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 374468) - James Eadie