Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
£150
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 61.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
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).
Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £150 vs £174.
For beginners: Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £173.95)
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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £149.95)
Who should buy Japanese?
Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (Master of Malt Exclusive) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Japanese Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)