Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Glendullan
£125

Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glendullan | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.6% | 61.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
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).
Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky is better value at £125 vs £174.
For beginners: Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £173.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — 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 £124.95)
Who should buy Glendullan?
Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky 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 Glendullan 23 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)