Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe vs Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Tempus Fugit Crème de MentheRock Oyster Sherry Edition
DistilleryTempus FugitRock Island
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£33.25£44.5
Rating5.00/5

Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe is better value at £33 vs £45.

For beginners: Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.25 vs £44.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.5 vs £33.25)

Who should buy Tempus?

Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Only Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe

FragantFresh FruitHoney

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

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