Laphroaig 30 Year Old 1985 (2016 Release) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 30 Year Old 1985 (2016 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1200
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Laphroaig 30 Year Old 1985 (2016 Release) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Rosebank |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 55.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £1499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.20/5 |
Laphroaig 30 Year Old 1985 (2016 Release)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Laphroaig 30 Year Old 1985 (2016 Release)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 30 Year Old 1985 (2016 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Laphroaig 30 Year Old 1985 (2016 Release) is better value at £1200 vs £1499.
For beginners: Laphroaig 30 Year Old 1985 (2016 Release) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Laphroaig 30 Year Old 1985 (2016 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£1200 vs £1499)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1499 vs £1200)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 30 Year Old 1985 (2016 Release) 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 Laphroaig 30 Year Old 1985 (2016 Release)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)