Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future London 2220 vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future London 2220
Johnnie Walker
£250
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future London 2220 | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Rosebank |
| Region | Other Scotch | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 61.4% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £250 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future London 2220
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future London 2220
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 £250.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future London 2220 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future London 2220
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future London 2220 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
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Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future London 2220
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