North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
North British
£187
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Rosebank |
| Region | Lowland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 61.4% |
| Age | 22 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £187.16 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
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 £187.
For beginners: North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£187.16 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 £187.16)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 22 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) 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 North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)