Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4 vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
Plantation
£199
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4 | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Plantation | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 61.4% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £199 | £173.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
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 £199.
For beginners: Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Plantation?
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
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