Cameronbridge 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 15254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Rock Island 21 Year Old

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

Cameronbridge 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 15254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Rock Island 21 Year Old
DistilleryCameron BridgeRock Island
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV50%46.8%
Age30 yr21 yr
Price£142.64£99.62
Rating5.00/5

Cameronbridge 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 15254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Rock Island 21 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

Cameronbridge 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 15254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Island 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rock Island 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Rock Island 21 Year Old is better value at £100 vs £143.

For beginners: Rock Island 21 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Cameronbridge 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 15254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£142.64 vs £99.62)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 15254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

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

Old WoodHoney

Only Cameronbridge 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 15254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

VanillaNuttyMalt Extract

Only Rock Island 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitSmokey

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