Rosebank 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£2150
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
The Macallan
★ 4.91
£2750
| Rosebank 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | The Macallan |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 43% |
| Age | 26 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £2149.95 | £2750 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.91/5 |
Rosebank 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Rosebank 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Quick verdict
Rosebank 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.91).
Rosebank 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £2150 vs £2750.
For beginners: The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Rosebank 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£2149.95 vs £2750)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£2750 vs £2149.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Rosebank?
Rosebank 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Rosebank 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018