Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories
DistilleryEdradourThe Glenlivet
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£59.84£49.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories is better value at £50 vs £60.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.84 vs £49.95)

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £59.84)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 The?

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

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

VanillaToastedNew Wood

Only The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories

Fresh FruitCitric

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