Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses vs Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

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

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x GlassesLinkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryEdradourLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%57%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£49.9£47.74
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £48 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.9 vs £47.74)

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47.74 vs £49.9)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

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 Linkwood-Glenlivet?

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaToasted

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