Pulteney 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 21177) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pulteney 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 21177) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pulteney
£196
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Pulteney 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 21177) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Rosebank |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59% | 61.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £195.93 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Pulteney 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 21177) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Pulteney 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 21177) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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).
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is better value at £174 vs £196.
For beginners: Pulteney 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 21177) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Pulteney 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 21177) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£195.93 vs £173.95)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£173.95 vs £195.93)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Pulteney?
Pulteney 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 21177) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Pulteney 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 21177) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)