Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionAultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryRock IslandAultmore
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£44.5£42.5
Rating5.00/51.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value24/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £43 vs £45.

For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 £42.5)

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.5 vs £44.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (1.0 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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