Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)
- Distillery
- Rosebank
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 61.4%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £173.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (7 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Old Wood, Malt Extract, Hay-like, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Distilled in 1981 and matured for 25 years in refill bourbon casks, this cask-strength official release from the now-closed Rosebank distillery captures the delicate, grassy character the Lowland producer was known for. Limited to 4,710 bottles from the 2007 Special Release.
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Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) is a 25-year-old single malt from Rosebank (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 61.4% ABV. Rated 5.0/5 by the community. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, old wood, malt extract, hay-like. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1981 and matured for 25 years in refill bourbon casks, this cask-strength official release from the now-closed Rosebank distillery captures the delicate, grassy character the Lowland producer was known for. Limited to 4,710 bottles from the 2007 Special Release.
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