Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch) vs Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch)Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
DistilleryLongmornRock Island
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV60.2%46.8%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£39.95£44.5
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch) is better value at £40 vs £45.

For beginners: Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £44.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • 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 £39.95)

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch) 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 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 Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedNutty

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

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