Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency vs Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Inver House
★ 4.20
£33
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£45
| Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency | Rock Oyster Sherry Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inver House | Rock Island |
| Region | Other Scotch | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £33.28 | £44.5 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Quick verdict
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is better value at £33 vs £45.
For beginners: Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.28 vs £44.5)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.5 vs £33.28)
Who should buy Hankey?
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Who should buy Rock?
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition