Rock Island Sherry Edition vs Unnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£50
Unnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£44
| Rock Island Sherry Edition | Unnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rock Island | Signatory |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £50 | £43.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Unnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Rock Island Sherry Edition
Unnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Rock Island Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Unnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £50.
For beginners: Unnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
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 £43.95)
Unnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£43.95 vs £50)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Unnamed?
Unnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Rock Island Sherry Edition
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