Rock Island Sherry Edition vs Old Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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

Rock Island Sherry EditionOld Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon
DistilleryRock IslandOld Bardstown
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV46.8%45%
AgeNASNAS
Price£50£43.05
Rating5.00/5

Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Old Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Old Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon is better value at £43 vs £50.

For beginners: Old Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon 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 £43.05)

Old Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.05 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 Old?

Old Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

SherriedDried FruitSmokeySandy

Only Old Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

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