Aberfeldy 16 Year Old vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Aberfeldy 16 Year OldEdradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryAberfeldyEdradour
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age16 yr10 yr
Price£68.95£57.95
Rating4.73/55.00/5

Aberfeldy 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value69/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value86/100

Aberfeldy 16 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.73).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £58 vs £69.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.95 vs £57.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 16 Year Old 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 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

Citric

Only Aberfeldy 16 Year Old

SherriedChocolateCooked FruitNutty

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Aberfeldy 16 Year Old

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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