Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask vs Rock Island 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask
Glen Moray
£98
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£100
| Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask | Rock Island 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Rock Island |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 61.4% | 46.8% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £97.95 | £99.62 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Rock Island 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask is better value at £98 vs £100.
For beginners: Rock Island 21 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£97.95 vs £99.62)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.62 vs £97.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask 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.
Who should buy Rock?
Rock Island 21 Year Old 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
Only Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask
Only Rock Island 21 Year Old
Where to buy
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange