Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionGlen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryRock IslandGlen Moray
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£44.5£39.56
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £45.

For beginners: Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Rock Oyster 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 (£44.5 vs £39.56)

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.56 vs £44.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - 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

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

Only Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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