Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel Finish vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel FinishEdradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
DistilleryGlendaloughEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£46.25£49.9
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner55/100
Value86/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel Finish is better value at £46 vs £50.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel Finish

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£46.25 vs £49.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.9 vs £46.25)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Glendalough?

Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel Finish

SmokeyChocolateCooked MashOily

Only Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

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