Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Aultmore
£182
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 61.4% |
| Age | 30 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £181.82 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
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 £182.
For beginners: Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£181.82 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 £181.82)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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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