Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionNorth British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)
DistilleryRock IslandNorth British
RegionIslandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV46.8%40.1%
AgeNASNAS
Price£44.5£33.7
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £34 vs £45.

For beginners: North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (100/100 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 £33.7)

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.7 vs £44.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 North?

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Citric

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyDried Fruit

Only North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitHoney

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