Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Rock Island Tequila Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes
★ 4.50
£50
Rock Island Tequila Edition
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£61
| Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | Rock Island Tequila Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Rock Island |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.2% | 48% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £60.75 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Rock Island Tequila Edition
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Rock Island Tequila Edition
Quick verdict
Rock Island Tequila Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £61.
For beginners: Rock Island Tequila Edition is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £60.75)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Rock Island Tequila Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.75 vs £49.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Rock?
Rock Island Tequila Edition suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Only Rock Island Tequila Edition