Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionBenrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)
DistilleryRock IslandBenrinnes
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%43%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£44.5£37.54
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) is better value at £38 vs £45.

For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (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 £37.54)

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.54 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) 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 Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

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