Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Edradour
£159
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Rosebank |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 61.4% |
| Age | 17 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £158.76 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish
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).
Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish is better value at £159 vs £174.
For beginners: Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Pros
- +More affordable (£158.76 vs £173.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — 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 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £158.76)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish 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 Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)