Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Highland Park
£197
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Rosebank |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 61.4% |
| Age | 19 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £197 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
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 £197.
For beginners: Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£197 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 £197)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)