Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Elgin
£157
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.8% | 61.4% |
| Age | 18 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £157.45 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (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).
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £157 vs £174.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£157.45 vs £173.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £157.45)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)