Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) vs Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - 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
Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Filey Bay
£125
| Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Filey Bay |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.4% | 57.6% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £173.95 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Quick verdict
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £125 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 £125)
Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +More affordable (£125 vs £173.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — 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 Spirit?
Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - 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
Both taste of
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Only Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd