The John Walker vs Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

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

The John WalkerRosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerRosebank
RegionOther ScotchLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%52.5%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£2000£2999
Rating4.63/5

The John Walker

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner85/100
Value2/100

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The John Walker

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The John Walker is rated higher (4.63 vs 0.00).

The John Walker is better value at £2000 vs £2999.

For beginners: The John Walker is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The John Walker

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.6/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£2999 vs £2000)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)

Who should buy The?

The John Walker is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Rosebank?

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy' 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

VanillaHoney

Only The John Walker

TobaccoOld WoodSherried

Only Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

Fresh FruitFragantLeafy

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