Rock Island Sherry Edition vs Inchgower 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8476) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£50
Inchgower 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8476) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
£45
| Rock Island Sherry Edition | Inchgower 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8476) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rock Island | Inchgower |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £50 | £44.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Inchgower 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8476) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Inchgower 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8476) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Rock Island Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8476) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £45 vs £50.
For beginners: Inchgower 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8476) - 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 £44.74)
Inchgower 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8476) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£44.74 vs £50)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8476) - 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
Only Rock Island Sherry Edition
Only Inchgower 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8476) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8476) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange