Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum vs Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Labourdonnais Lady Blue RumRock Island Sherry Edition
DistilleryLabourdonnaisRock Island
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£47.25£50
Rating5.00/5

Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum is better value at £47 vs £50.

For beginners: Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£47.25 vs £50)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £47.25)

Who should buy Labourdonnais?

Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Nutty

Only Labourdonnais Lady Blue Rum

VanillaToastedCooked VegetableNew Wood

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

SherriedDried FruitSmokeySandy

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