Deanston 12 Year Old vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Deanston 12 Year OldEdradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
DistilleryDeanstonEdradour
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.3%40%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£36.9£49.9
Rating4.13/55.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Deanston 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.13).

Deanston 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £50.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Deanston 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.9 vs £49.9)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.9 vs £36.9)

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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 ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Deanston 12 Year Old

CitricHay-like

Only Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

HoneyVanillaToasted

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