Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
DistilleryAultmoreRock Island
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46.8%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£42.03£44.5
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £42 vs £45.

For beginners: Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.03 vs £44.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

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

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 £42.03)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - 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.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

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