Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Benrinnes
£151
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.1% | 61.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £150.85 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
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).
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £151 vs £174.
For beginners: Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£150.85 vs £173.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — 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 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £150.85)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) 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
Only Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)