Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt) vs Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)Rock Island Sherry Edition
DistilleryInchgowerRock Island
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV45.6%46.8%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£44.95£50
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £50.

For beginners: Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£44.95 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 £44.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Sherried

Only Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

Dried FruitSmokeySandyNutty

Where to buy

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)

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