Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
DistilleryEdradourBowmore
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age10 yr15 yr
Price£59.84£51.94
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value84/100

Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

Smoke64/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner80/100
Value96/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses is better value at £52 vs £60.

For beginners: Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.84 vs £51.94)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

HoneyMalt ExtractToastedNew Wood

Only Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

SmokeySherriedOilyDried Fruit

Where to buy

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Bowmore 15 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

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