Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8% vs Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
DistilleryEdradourRock Island
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58.8%46.8%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£49.94£44.5
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is better value at £45 vs £50.

For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8% is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.94 vs £44.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£44.5 vs £49.94)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8% 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 Oyster Sherry Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%

Cooked FruitOld WoodVanilla

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokeyCitricDried Fruit

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