Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - The Single Malts of Scotland vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Ben Nevis
£215
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - The Single Malts of Scotland | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Rosebank |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.7% | 61.4% |
| Age | 24 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £214.95 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - The Single 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).
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is better value at £174 vs £215.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - The Single Malts of Scotland is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£214.95 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 £214.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - The Single 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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