Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016
Kilkerran
£199
| Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Kilkerran |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.4% | 56.4% |
| Age | 25 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £173.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016
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: Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £173.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016 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 Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016
Where to buy
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange