Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Glenallachie 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 5266) - Signatory

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)Glenallachie 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 5266) - Signatory
DistilleryEdradourGlenAllachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£57.95£46.8
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value86/100

Glenallachie 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 5266) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenallachie 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 5266) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenallachie 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 5266) - Signatory is better value at £47 vs £58.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 vs £46.8)

Glenallachie 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 5266) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£46.8 vs £57.95)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (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 Glenallachie?

Glenallachie 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 5266) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Glenallachie 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 5266) - Signatory

Fragant

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