Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 5246 & 5247) (Signatory) vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 5246 & 5247) (Signatory)Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
DistilleryGlenAllachieEdradour
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age19 yr10 yr
Price£35.97£49.9
Rating5.00/5

Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 5246 & 5247) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 5246 & 5247) (Signatory)

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).

Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 5246 & 5247) (Signatory) is better value at £36 vs £50.

For beginners: Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 5246 & 5247) (Signatory) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 5246 & 5247) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.97 vs £49.9)
  • +Longer maturation (19 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 £35.97)

Who should buy Glenallachie?

Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 5246 & 5247) (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.

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 ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 5246 & 5247) (Signatory)

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Fresh FruitToasted

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