Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£399
Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Unknown Origin Whisky
£389
| Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Unknown Origin Whisky |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £399 | £389.42 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £389 vs £399.
For beginners: Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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 £389.42)
Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£389.42 vs £399)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Only Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)