Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Ord
£39
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£45
| Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Rock Oyster Sherry Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | Rock Island |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 46.8% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £38.95 | £44.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Quick verdict
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £39 vs £45.
For beginners: Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.95 vs £44.5)
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 Glen?
Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 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 Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition