Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail vs Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail
Dallas Dhu
£350
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£399
| Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail | Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dallas Dhu | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 43% |
| Age | 34 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £349.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£349.95 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £349.95)
Who should buy Dallas?
Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - 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 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail
Only Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna