Aultmore 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aultmore
£150
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Aultmore 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 61.4% |
| Age | 28 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Aultmore 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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).
Aultmore 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £150 vs £174.
For beginners: Aultmore 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £173.95)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £149.95)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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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