Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Adelphi
£140
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Adelphi | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 61.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £140.02 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
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: Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
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)
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)
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.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
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