Rock Island Sherry Edition vs Glenlossie 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Rock Island Sherry EditionGlenlossie 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryRock IslandGlenlossie
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£50£40.55
Rating5.00/5

Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Glenlossie 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenlossie 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £41 vs £50.

For beginners: Glenlossie 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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 £40.55)

Glenlossie 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.55 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 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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 Glenlossie 18 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Malt ExtractToastedOld Wood

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