Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1989 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1989 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
DistilleryCragganmoreRock Island
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46.8%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£38.95£44.5
Rating5.00/5

Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1989 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1989 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1989 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £39 vs £45.

For beginners: Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1989 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1989 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.95 vs £44.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £38.95)

Who should buy Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1989 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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 Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1989 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Malt ExtractToastedHoneyOld Wood

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

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