Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionFettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryRock IslandFettercairn
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£44.5£44.23
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value90/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £45.

For beginners: Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - 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 £44.23)

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.23 vs £44.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

Only Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitToastedMalt Extract

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