Rock Island Sherry Edition vs Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Rock Island Sherry EditionStrathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryRock IslandStrathisla
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£50£40.9
Rating5.00/5

Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £41 vs £50.

For beginners: Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 £40.9)

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.9 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 Strathisla?

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (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

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

SherriedDried FruitSmokeySandy

Only Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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