Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Paul John
★ 5.00
£148
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Paul John | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | India | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 61.4% |
| Age | 6 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £147.95 | £173.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Quick verdict
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £148 vs £174.
For beginners: Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£147.95 vs £173.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £147.95)
Who should buy Paul?
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)