Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (Thompson Bros.) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (Thompson Bros.)
Imperial
£160
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (Thompson Bros.) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.1% | 61.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £159.95 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (Thompson Bros.)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (Thompson Bros.)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Quick verdict
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £160 vs £174.
For beginners: Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£159.95 vs £173.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £159.95)
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (Thompson Bros.) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Rosebank?
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)