Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1 vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1
Whisky Souls
★ 5.00
£125
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1 | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Whisky Souls | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.2% | 61.4% |
| Age | 40 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £173.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Quick verdict
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1 is better value at £125 vs £174.
For beginners: Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £173.95)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £124.95)
Who should buy Living?
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
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 Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)