Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£179
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Rosebank |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 61.4% |
| Age | 13 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £179 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
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 £179.
For beginners: Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 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 £179)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask 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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