Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£49
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£45
| Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Rock Oyster Sherry Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Rock Island |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46.8% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £48.95 | £44.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Quick verdict
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is better value at £45 vs £49.
For beginners: Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.95 vs £44.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£44.5 vs £48.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Where to buy
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange