Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Strathclyde
£224
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathclyde | Rosebank |
| Region | Lowland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.5% | 61.4% |
| Age | 35 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £223.95 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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).
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is better value at £174 vs £224.
For beginners: Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£223.95 vs £173.95)
- −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 affordable (£173.95 vs £223.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 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 Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)