Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2000 Sherry - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2000 Sherry - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Rock Island Sherry Edition
DistilleryDailuaineRock Island
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46.8%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£38.95£50
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2000 Sherry - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2000 Sherry - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2000 Sherry - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £39 vs £50.

For beginners: Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2000 Sherry - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2000 Sherry - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.95 vs £50)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £38.95)

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2000 Sherry - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 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 Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2000 Sherry - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Cooked FruitHoney

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokeySandy

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