Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 801801) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 801801) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Glen Elgin
£46
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
Edradour
★ 5.00
£50
| Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 801801) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) | Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Edradour |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £45.95 | £49.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 801801) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 801801) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 801801) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) is better value at £46 vs £50.
For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 801801) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £49.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −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 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.9 vs £45.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 801801) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) 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.
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
Only Glen Elgin 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 801801) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Only Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses