Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) vs Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryClynelishRosebank
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.7%43%
Age22 yr12 yr
Price£412.57£399
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £399 vs £413.

For beginners: Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£412.57 vs £399)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£399 vs £412.57)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) 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 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Only Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

LeatherySmokeyToastedOld WoodOily

Only Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Fresh FruitFragantHoneyVegetative

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