Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
£227
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 61.4% |
| Age | 25 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £227.01 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £227.
For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£227.01 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 £227.01)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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Only Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
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Where to buy
Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange