Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) vs Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Smögen
£168
| Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Smögen |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.4% | 59.6% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £173.95 | £168.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Quick verdict
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £168 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £168.2)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£168.2 vs £173.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — 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 Smögen?
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd