Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£225
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.1% | 61.4% |
| Age | 25 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £224.61 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - 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).
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is better value at £174 vs £225.
For beginners: Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£224.61 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 £224.61)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Braes?
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - 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
Both taste of
Only Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)