Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryAultmoreEdradour
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
Age9 yr10 yr
Price£47.73£59.84
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value84/100

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £48 vs £60.

For beginners: Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£47.73 vs £59.84)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.84 vs £47.73)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractNew Wood

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