Bimber Platinum Jubilee 2022 vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)

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

Bimber Platinum Jubilee 2022Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
DistilleryBimberRosebank
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.8%61.4%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£150£173.95
Rating5.00/5

Bimber Platinum Jubilee 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value29/100

Bimber Platinum Jubilee 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bimber Platinum Jubilee 2022 is better value at £150 vs £174.

For beginners: Bimber Platinum Jubilee 2022 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bimber Platinum Jubilee 2022

Pros

  • +More affordable (£150 vs £173.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.8%) — 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£173.95 vs £150)

Who should buy Bimber?

Bimber Platinum Jubilee 2022 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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Bimber Platinum Jubilee 2022

ToastedHoney

Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)

Old WoodHay-likeFresh Fruit

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