Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 118) - Straight From The Cask vs Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 118) - Straight From The CaskRock Island Sherry Edition
DistilleryEdradourRock Island
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV61.4%46.8%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£52.54£50
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 118) - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 118) - Straight From The Cask

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 £53.

For beginners: Rock Island Sherry Edition is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 118) - Straight From The Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£52.54 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 £52.54)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 118) - Straight From The Cask 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 Fruit

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 118) - Straight From The Cask

HoneyOld WoodToasted

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokeySandyNutty

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