Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Longmorn
£135
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 61.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £134.95 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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).
Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £135 vs £174.
For beginners: Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£134.95 vs £173.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −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 23 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £134.95)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)