Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy' vs The John Walker

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'The John Walker
DistilleryRosebankJohnnie Walker
RegionLowlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52.5%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£2999£2000
Rating4.63/5

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The John Walker

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner85/100
Value2/100

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The John Walker

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The John Walker is rated higher (4.63 vs 0.00).

The John Walker is better value at £2000 vs £2999.

For beginners: The John Walker is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£2999 vs £2000)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)

The John Walker

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.6/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Rosebank?

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy' 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 The?

The John Walker is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #3 'Jealousy'

Fresh FruitFragantLeafy

Only The John Walker

TobaccoOld WoodSherried

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