Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Teaninch 11 Year Old 2012 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionTeaninch 11 Year Old 2012 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)
DistilleryRock IslandTeaninich
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%48.6%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£44.5£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Teaninch 11 Year Old 2012 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninch 11 Year Old 2012 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Teaninch 11 Year Old 2012 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits) is better value at £40 vs £45.

For beginners: Teaninch 11 Year Old 2012 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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)

Teaninch 11 Year Old 2012 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £44.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Teaninch?

Teaninch 11 Year Old 2012 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

Only Teaninch 11 Year Old 2012 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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