Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask MaturedEdradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
DistilleryAberlourEdradour
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£43.14£49.9
Rating4.27/55.00/5

Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value99/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.27).

Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured is better value at £43 vs £50.

For beginners: Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.14 vs £49.9)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.9 vs £43.14)

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.

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

HoneyFresh FruitVanillaToasted

Only Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured

Sherried

Only Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Malt Extract

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