Rock Island Sherry Edition vs Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition

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

Rock Island Sherry EditionDouglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition
DistilleryRock IslandDouglas Laing
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV46.8%50%
AgeNASNAS
Price£50£51.01
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value98/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rock Island Sherry Edition is better value at £50 vs £51.

For beginners: Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Rock Island Sherry Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£50 vs £51.01)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.01 vs £50)
  • 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 Douglas?

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

Dried FruitSmokeySandyNutty

Only Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition

VanillaCooked FruitToastedHoney

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