Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£164
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.7% | 61.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £164.21 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
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 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £164 vs £174.
For beginners: Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£164.21 vs £173.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — 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 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £164.21)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)