Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 vs Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

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

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'
DistilleryAuchentoshanRosebank
RegionLowlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40.9%52.5%
Age44 yr21 yr
Price£2999.95£2999
Rating4.67/5

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value2/100

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy' is better value at £2999 vs £3000.

For beginners: Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +Longer maturation (44 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£2999.95 vs £2999)

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

Pros

  • +More affordable (£2999 vs £2999.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 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 Rosebank?

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy' 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 Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitLeathery

Only Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

HoneyFresh FruitVanillaFragantLeafy

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