Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 89) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 89) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
£445
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£399
| Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 89) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Rosebank |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 27 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £445 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 89) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 89) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £399 vs £445.
For beginners: Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 89) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£445 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £445)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 89) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Rosebank?
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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