Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (casks 4070+4071) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (casks 4070+4071) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
DistilleryMacduffEdradour
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age15 yr10 yr
Price£41.19£49.9
Rating5.00/5

Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (casks 4070+4071) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (casks 4070+4071) - Un-Chillfiltered (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).

Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (casks 4070+4071) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £41 vs £50.

For beginners: Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (casks 4070+4071) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (casks 4070+4071) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.19 vs £49.9)
  • +Longer maturation (15 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 £41.19)

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (casks 4070+4071) - Un-Chillfiltered (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

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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