Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 vs Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryIchiroRosebank
RegionLowland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.5%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£299.95£399
Rating5.00/5

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 is better value at £300 vs £399.

For beginners: Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299.95 vs £399)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £299.95)

Who should buy Ichiro's?

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 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 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Fresh FruitFragantVegetative

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