Rock Island Sherry Edition vs Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Rock Island Sherry EditionBenrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryRock IslandBenrinnes
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%49%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£50£51.95
Rating5.00/5

Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Rock Island Sherry Edition is better value at £50 vs £52.

For beginners: Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 affordable (£50 vs £51.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.95 vs £50)
  • 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

SherriedDried FruitSmokeySandy

Only Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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