Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015 vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015
Loch Lomond
£199
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015 | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Rosebank |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 61.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £199 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015
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 £199.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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 Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Where to buy
Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange