WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3)
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£1500
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | WhistlePig | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.6% | 55.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £1499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.20/5 |
WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £1499 vs £1500.
For beginners: WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1499)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1499 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3) 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 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) 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
Only WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)