Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£45
Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Strathmill
£44
| Rock Oyster Sherry Edition | Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rock Island | Strathmill |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £44.5 | £43.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £45.
For beginners: Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.5 vs £43.95)
Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£43.95 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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - 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
Only Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)