Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) vs Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)Rock Island Sherry Edition
DistilleryCameron BridgeRock Island
RegionLowlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV51.9%46.8%
Age36 yrNAS
Price£77.95£50
Rating5.00/5

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Rock Island Sherry Edition is better value at £50 vs £78.

For beginners: Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77.95 vs £50)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Rock Island Sherry Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£50 vs £77.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)

ChocolateToasted

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokeySandy

Where to buy

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