Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionBenrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
DistilleryRock IslandBenrinnes
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%45%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£44.5£47
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

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

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

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: Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs 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 £47)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£47 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs 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 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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