Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses vs Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x GlassesHighland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryEdradourHighland Park
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£49.9£43.3
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness85/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £43 vs £50.

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

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 £43.3)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£43.3 vs £49.9)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaToasted

Only Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyOilyLeathery

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