Rock Island Sherry Edition vs Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 3439) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Rock Island Sherry EditionGlenlossie 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 3439) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryRock IslandGlenlossie
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£50£44.31
Rating5.00/5

Rock Island Sherry Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 3439) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 3439) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 3439) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 3439) - 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 £44.31)

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 3439) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.31 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 3439) - 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

Sherried

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

Dried FruitSmokeySandyNutty

Only Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 3439) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

HoneyOld WoodToastedMalt Extract

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