Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Chichibu London Edition 2019

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and FaunaChichibu London Edition 2019
DistilleryRosebankIchiro
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%48.5%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£399£599
Rating5.00/5

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Chichibu London Edition 2019

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chichibu London Edition 2019

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £599.

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 affordable (£399 vs £599)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Chichibu London Edition 2019

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£599 vs £399)
  • 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 Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2019 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitFragant

Only Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

HoneyVegetative

Only Chichibu London Edition 2019

VanillaToasted

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