Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
£173
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 61.4% |
| Age | 19 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £172.98 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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).
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £173 vs £174.
For beginners: Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£172.98 vs £173.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — 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 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £172.98)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)