Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) vs Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
Loch Lomond
£195
| Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 61.4% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £173.95 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
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 £195.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 £195)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£195 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Where to buy
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange