Rock Oyster 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 Oyster Sherry EditionUnnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryRock IslandSignatory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£44.5£43.95
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

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

Unnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Unnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rock Oyster 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 £45.

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 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 £43.95)

Unnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.95 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 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

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

Only Unnamed Speyside 12 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A106 61+62) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedNuttyOld Wood

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