Rock Island Sherry Edition vs Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£50
Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenlossie
£48
| Rock Island Sherry Edition | Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rock Island | Glenlossie |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 48.4% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £50 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Rock Island Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £48 vs £50.
For beginners: Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 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 £47.95)
Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£47.95 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 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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