Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) vs Kilkerran 17 Year Old - Open Day 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
Kilkerran 17 Year Old - Open Day 2023
Kilkerran
£250
| Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | Kilkerran 17 Year Old - Open Day 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Kilkerran |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.4% | 57.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £173.95 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Kilkerran 17 Year Old - Open Day 2023
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Kilkerran 17 Year Old - Open Day 2023
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 £250.
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 £250)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Kilkerran 17 Year Old - Open Day 2023
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 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 17 Year Old - Open Day 2023 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 17 Year Old - Open Day 2023
Where to buy
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilkerran 17 Year Old - Open Day 2023
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange