Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) vs Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Adelphi
£140
| Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Adelphi |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 61.4% | 58% |
| Age | 25 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £173.95 | £140.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) is better value at £140 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 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £140.02)
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£140.02 vs £173.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — 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 Dufftown?
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) 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 Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)