Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
DistilleryDailuaineRock Island
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58.4%46.8%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£39.95£44.5
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £45.

For beginners: Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £44.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.5 vs £39.95)

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh FruitVanilla

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

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