Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl vs Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70clRock Island Sherry Edition
DistilleryAbingdon DistilleryRock Island
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£37.99£50
Rating5.00/5

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl is better value at £38 vs £50.

For beginners: Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.99 vs £50)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Rock Island 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 (£50 vs £37.99)

Who should buy Abingdon?

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Rock?

Rock Island Sherry Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

Old WoodLeatheryTobacco

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

Dried FruitSmokeySandyNutty

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