Fercullen 10 Year Old vs Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Fercullen 10 Year Old | Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fercullen | Aberlour |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £52.5 | £43.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.27/5 |
Fercullen 10 Year Old
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Fercullen 10 Year Old
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Fercullen 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.27).
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured is better value at £43 vs £53.
For beginners: Fercullen 10 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Fercullen 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.5 vs £43.14)
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£43.14 vs £52.5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Fercullen?
Fercullen 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured 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
Only Fercullen 10 Year Old
Only Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Where to buy
Fercullen 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange