Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Longmorn
£172
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 61.4% |
| Age | 28 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £172.48 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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).
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £172 vs £174.
For beginners: Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +More affordable (£172.48 vs £173.95)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £172.48)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)