Rock Island Sherry Edition vs Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£50
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Mortlach
£41
| Rock Island Sherry Edition | Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rock Island | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £50 | £40.55 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Rock Island Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £41 vs £50.
For beginners: Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Rock Island 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 (£50 vs £40.55)
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£40.55 vs £50)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Rock?
Rock Island Sherry Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Rock Island Sherry Edition
Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Where to buy
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange