Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenburgie
£150
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.1% | 61.4% |
| Age | 22 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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).
Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £150 vs £174.
For beginners: Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £173.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.1%) — 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 22 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £149.95)
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)