Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10715) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionLongmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10715) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryRock IslandLongmorn
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£44.5£46.86
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10715) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10715) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is better value at £45 vs £47.

For beginners: Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10715) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£44.5 vs £46.86)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10715) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.86 vs £44.5)
  • 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10715) - 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 Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10715) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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