St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts
St. Magdalene
£1500
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | St. Magdalene | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.1% | 55.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts
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 £1500.
For beginners: St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1500 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 £1500)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy St.?
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts 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 St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)