Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Miltonduff 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1151, 800697 & 800700) - James Eadie

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionMiltonduff 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1151, 800697 & 800700) - James Eadie
DistilleryRock IslandMiltonduff
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£44.5£41.45
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Miltonduff 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1151, 800697 & 800700) - James Eadie

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

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1151, 800697 & 800700) - James Eadie

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Miltonduff 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1151, 800697 & 800700) - James Eadie is better value at £41 vs £45.

For beginners: Miltonduff 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1151, 800697 & 800700) - James Eadie 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 £41.45)

Miltonduff 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1151, 800697 & 800700) - James Eadie

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.45 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 Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1151, 800697 & 800700) - James Eadie 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 Miltonduff 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1151, 800697 & 800700) - James Eadie

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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