Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured vs Fercullen 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured | Fercullen 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Fercullen |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £43.14 | £52.5 |
| Rating | 4.27/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Fercullen 10 Year Old
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Fercullen 10 Year Old
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: 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
- +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)
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)
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 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Only Fercullen 10 Year Old
Where to buy
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Fercullen 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange