Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) vs Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
£173
| Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.4% | 56.2% |
| Age | 25 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £173.95 | £172.98 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £173 vs £174.
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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £172.98)
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£172.98 vs £173.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Only Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)