Clynelish 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800118 & 800134) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Clynelish 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800118 & 800134) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Rock Island Sherry Edition
DistilleryClynelishRock Island
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46.8%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£37.95£50
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800118 & 800134) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Clynelish 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800118 & 800134) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clynelish 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800118 & 800134) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £38 vs £50.

For beginners: Clynelish 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800118 & 800134) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800118 & 800134) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.95 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 £37.95)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800118 & 800134) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

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Only Clynelish 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800118 & 800134) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

SherriedDried FruitSmokeySandy

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