Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2010 (casks 801358, 801359 & 806436) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2010 (casks 801358, 801359 & 806436) - Small Batch (James Eadie)Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
DistilleryGlen ElginEdradour
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age9 yr10 yr
Price£36.95£49.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2010 (casks 801358, 801359 & 806436) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2010 (casks 801358, 801359 & 806436) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2010 (casks 801358, 801359 & 806436) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £37 vs £50.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2010 (casks 801358, 801359 & 806436) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2010 (casks 801358, 801359 & 806436) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.95 vs £49.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.9 vs £36.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2010 (casks 801358, 801359 & 806436) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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 Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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