Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionFettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryRock IslandFettercairn
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£44.5£40.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £41 vs £45.

For beginners: Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - 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 £40.95)

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.95 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 Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - 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 Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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