Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 801 & 802) - Bordeaux Cask Finish vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 801 & 802) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Edradour
£255
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 801 & 802) - Bordeaux Cask Finish | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Rosebank |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.7% | 61.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £254.95 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 801 & 802) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 801 & 802) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
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).
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is better value at £174 vs £255.
For beginners: Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 801 & 802) - Bordeaux Cask Finish is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 801 & 802) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£254.95 vs £173.95)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£173.95 vs £254.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 801 & 802) - Bordeaux Cask Finish 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 Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 801 & 802) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)