Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Moray
£132
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.7% | 61.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £131.9 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice
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).
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £132 vs £174.
For beginners: Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£131.9 vs £173.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — 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 23 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £131.9)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Where to buy
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange