Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986 vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986
Shinshu
£1750
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986 | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Shinshu | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61% | 55.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1750 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Quick verdict
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is rated higher (4.20 vs 0.00).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £1499 vs £1750.
For beginners: Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1750 vs £1499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
- +More affordable (£1499 vs £1750)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Mars?
Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986 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 Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)