Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Edradour
★ 5.00
£60
Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Glen Garioch
£53
| Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £59.84 | £52.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) is better value at £53 vs £60.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
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 £52.95)
Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£52.95 vs £59.84)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (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.
Tasting notes
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