Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionMortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryRock IslandMortlach
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£44.5£42.76
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £43 vs £45.

For beginners: Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 £42.76)

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.76 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

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