Whisky Forum - Rosebank 12 year old

mcintyc · Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:25 am Post subject: Rosebank 12 year old

I don`t remember exactly how I got it but I have a Bottle of Rosebank 12 Year old. I am in the process of clearing out my old flat for selling it and came across it. I have brought it home with me and wondered if it would be worth much or if I should just crack it open.

ralfy legend · Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:42 am Post subject:

Just crack.it bud, its only a 12

Quaich1 · Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:51 am Post subject:

It may be a little more significant. Is it the same as this one?

https://www.whisky-onlineauctions.com/rosebank-12-year-old-flora-fauna-single-malt-scotch-whisky-629.html
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opelfruit · Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 1:31 pm Post subject:

Yeah Rosebank closed in the early 90's and their bottles are collectable, especially the Flora and Fauna bottles. The action price on that link is about right to be honest, your looking at over 100 notes, probably around 150-180 now. If you sold via auction you'd have to pay around 20% of the sale price in fees though.

Personally, it's a bit of history, so I'd drink it.
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TheWM · Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 3:38 pm Post subject:

sorren · Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:44 pm Post subject:

If it a official bottling then it is going to go up in price, if it is the f+f series it will go up in price, if you have the box too it is going to go up in price.. Now it is your choice what to do..

mcintyc · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 8:31 am Post subject:

So thats the bottle i have but no case. Looks like its worth more than my whisky pallete deserves at the moment. Will stick it back in the cupboard and if the day i want to open it comes then ...

dramblersanonymous · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 10:21 am Post subject:

It's a great whisky. Drink it!

Quaich1 · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 10:45 am Post subject:

opelfruit · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:30 pm Post subject:

Bear in mind that the price doesn't reflect the quality or the complexity of the whisky, it's a 12 year old and when it was openly available it wasn't expensive. The price reflects the now rare nature of the whisky and how collectable it is.

It's not "worth" more than your palate, it's merely worth what you paid for it and lets say that was around Â£30 or so. If you drink it then you're drinking a Â£30 whisky. It's only worth more if you sell it to someone who values it at a higher price.....the value of the whisky inside (in terms of experience and quality) is still the same as it was when you bought it

Wink

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mcintyc · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:12 pm Post subject:

Good point opelfruit. Its a Â£30 bottle, not great tasting just rare. Maybe when they open the new Falkirk distillery I will crack it open....

dramblersanonymous · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 10:10 pm Post subject:

Ahh! You can't say that! I really rather enjoy the Rosebank 12.

ralfy legend · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:22 am Post subject:

Tight fisted or what hehehe just crack it open and enjoy then you can say yes I've had a rosebank12

ralfy legend · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:23 am Post subject:

Tight fisted or what hehehe just crack it open and enjoy then you can say yes I've had a rosebank12

mcintyc · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 1:12 pm Post subject:

Tight fisted - Oh yeah . Im scottish lol
So tight fisted I am contemplating going and buying the 5 bottles of Glenmorangie Midwinters dram from the supermarket and punting them for the Â£60 they seem to be selling for.