Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionGlengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryRock IslandGlengoyne
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£44.5£43.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £45.

For beginners: Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.5 vs £43.95)

Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £44.5)

Cons

  • 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaToastedMalt Extract

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