Fercullen 10 Year Old vs Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #35 (Signatory)

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

Fercullen 10 Year OldGlenlossie 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #35 (Signatory)
DistilleryFercullenGlenlossie
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV40%57.1%
Age10 yr10 yr
Price£52.5£47.75
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Fercullen 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value95/100

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #35 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Fercullen 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #35 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #35 (Signatory) is better value at £48 vs £53.

For beginners: Fercullen 10 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Fercullen 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.5 vs £47.75)

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #35 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.75 vs £52.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Fercullen?

Fercullen 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #35 (Signatory) 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

Honey

Only Fercullen 10 Year Old

VanillaFresh FruitMalt ExtractNutty

Only Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #35 (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitToasted

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