Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)

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

Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
DistilleryBakery Hill Whisky DistiilleryRosebank
RegionLowland
CountryAustraliaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%61.4%
Age5 yr25 yr
Price£138.95£173.95
Rating5.00/5

Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value29/100

Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £139 vs £174.

For beginners: Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£138.95 vs £173.95)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 5 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£173.95 vs £138.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bakery?

Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Malt Extract

Only Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinalToasted

Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)

VanillaOld WoodHay-likeFresh Fruit

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