Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Mortlach
£180
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 61.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £179.95 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
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 £180.
For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179.95 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 £179.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV 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 Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Where to buy
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange