Rock Island Sherry Edition vs Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Rock Island Sherry EditionCragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryRock IslandCragganmore
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£50£36.14
Rating5.00/5

Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £36 vs £50.

For beginners: Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - 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 £36.14)

Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£36.14 vs £50)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - 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

Dried FruitSmokey

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

SherriedSandyNutty

Only Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

ToastedLeafy

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