Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liberty

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liberty
DistilleryRosebankThe Lakes Distillery
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61.4%56%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£173.95£199
Rating5.00/5

Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value29/100

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liberty

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liberty

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £199.

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 £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (61.4%) — may need water

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liberty

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 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 The?

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liberty 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

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)

Old WoodMalt ExtractHay-like

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liberty

HoneyToasted

Explore more