Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2007 - James Eadie vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2007 - James EadieThe Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryAuchroiskGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.5%50%
Age11 yr10 yr
Price£52.95£48.42
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2007 - James Eadie

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2007 - James Eadie

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is better value at £48 vs £53.

For beginners: The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2007 - James Eadie

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£52.95 vs £48.42)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2007 - James Eadie is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2007 - James Eadie

CitricMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokeyToastedHoney

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