Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur) vs Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur)
Port Ellen
£595
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£399
| Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur) | Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.6% | 43% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £595 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur)
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur)
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £399 vs £595.
For beginners: Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£595 vs £399)
- −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 affordable (£399 vs £595)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur) 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 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 Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur)
Only Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna