Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Longmorn 9 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionLongmorn 9 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryRock IslandLongmorn
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£44.5£44.15
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Longmorn 9 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 9 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 9 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £44 vs £45.

For beginners: Longmorn 9 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 £44.15)

Longmorn 9 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.15 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 9 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Longmorn 9 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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