Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 vs Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Auchentoshan
★ 4.67
£3000
Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'
Rosebank
£2999
| Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 | Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy' | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Rosebank |
| Region | Lowland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.9% | 52.5% |
| Age | 44 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £2999.95 | £2999 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | — |
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'
Quick verdict
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy' is better value at £2999 vs £3000.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +Longer maturation (44 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£2999.95 vs £2999)
Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'
Pros
- +More affordable (£2999 vs £2999.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy Rosebank?
Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy' 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 Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'