Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Ardmore
★ 3.50
£39
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
Edradour
★ 5.00
£50
| Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie) | Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Edradour |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £38.95 | £49.9 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £39 vs £50.
For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£38.95 vs £49.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 £38.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2010 - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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 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
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