Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionAultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory
DistilleryRock IslandAultmore
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£44.5£34.72
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory is better value at £35 vs £45.

For beginners: Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 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 £34.72)

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.72 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

Only Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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