Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Finnish Single Malt 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionFinnish Single Malt 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryRock IslandMaster of Malt
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandFinland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£44.5£37.95
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Finnish Single Malt 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Finnish Single Malt 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Finnish Single Malt 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt) is better value at £38 vs £45.

For beginners: Finnish Single Malt 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 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 £37.95)

Finnish Single Malt 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.95 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 Finnish?

Finnish Single Malt 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

Only Finnish Single Malt 3 Year Old 2016 (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh FruitHoney

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