Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Rock Island Sherry Edition
DistilleryMortlachRock Island
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46.8%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£40.55£50
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Sherry Edition

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Island Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £41 vs £50.

For beginners: Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£40.55 vs £50)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£50 vs £40.55)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

SmokeyNutty

Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4090+4091) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

OilyOld WoodLeathery

Only Rock Island Sherry Edition

SherriedDried FruitSandy

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