Port Charlotte SC:01 9 Year Old 2012 vs Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte SC:01 9 Year Old 2012
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£150
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£174
| Port Charlotte SC:01 9 Year Old 2012 | Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Rosebank |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.2% | 61.4% |
| Age | 9 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £150 | £173.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte SC:01 9 Year Old 2012
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Port Charlotte SC:01 9 Year Old 2012
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte SC:01 9 Year Old 2012 is better value at £150 vs £174.
For beginners: Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte SC:01 9 Year Old 2012
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £173.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.95 vs £150)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte SC:01 9 Year Old 2012 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 Port Charlotte SC:01 9 Year Old 2012
Only Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)