Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition
Kanosuke
£199
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kanosuke | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 61.4% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £199 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition
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 £199.
For beginners: Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Kanosuke?
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition 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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