Glen Scotia 12 Year Old vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Glen Scotia 12 Year OldEdradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
DistilleryGlen ScotiaEdradour
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£44.95£49.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

Smoke65/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old is better value at £45 vs £50.

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

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £49.9)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £44.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

SmokeyLeatheryKippery

Only Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

HoneyFresh FruitVanilla

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