Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

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

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and FaunaClynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)
DistilleryRosebankClynelish
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%51.7%
Age12 yr22 yr
Price£399£412.57
Rating5.00/5

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

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 £413.

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 £412.57)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£412.57 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) 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

Fresh FruitFragantHoneyVegetative

Only Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

LeatherySmokeyToastedOld WoodOily

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