Rosebank 1981 / 20 Year Old / Rare Malts Lowland Whisky
- Distillery
- Rosebank
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1350
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Malt Extract, Oily
- Description
- This 1981 Rosebank, bottled at cask strength (62.3% ABV) for Diageo's now-defunct Rare Malts series, represents dual rarity as both a Lowland malt and a product from a distillery that closed in 1993. The high alcohol and vintage timing capture the distillery at its final peak, offering intensity rarely seen in Lowland expressions. Complex and demanding, this requires water to fully reveal its dimensions. Essential for serious collectors and those exploring the lost chapter of Scottish distilling.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Rosebank 1981 / 20 Year Old / Rare Malts Lowland Whisky is a from Rosebank (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, honey, malt extract, oily. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1981 Rosebank, bottled at cask strength (62.3% ABV) for Diageo's now-defunct Rare Malts series, represents dual rarity as both a Lowland malt and a product from a distillery that closed in 1993. The high alcohol and vintage timing capture the distillery at its final peak, offering intensity rarely seen in Lowland expressions. Complex and demanding, this requires water to fully reveal its dimensions. Essential for serious collectors and those exploring the lost chapter of Scottish distilling.
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