Tamnavulin 1993 (bottled 2016) (cask 16013) - Malts of Scotland vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tamnavulin 1993 (bottled 2016) (cask 16013) - Malts of Scotland
Tamnavulin
£149
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Tamnavulin 1993 (bottled 2016) (cask 16013) - Malts of Scotland | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.2% | 61.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £149 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tamnavulin 1993 (bottled 2016) (cask 16013) - Malts of Scotland
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Tamnavulin 1993 (bottled 2016) (cask 16013) - Malts of Scotland
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).
Tamnavulin 1993 (bottled 2016) (cask 16013) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £149 vs £174.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 1993 (bottled 2016) (cask 16013) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Tamnavulin 1993 (bottled 2016) (cask 16013) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +More affordable (£149 vs £173.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — 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 £149)
Who should buy Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin 1993 (bottled 2016) (cask 16013) - Malts of Scotland 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
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