Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1967 (cask 12786) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1967 (cask 12786) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£1650
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1967 (cask 12786) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 55.3% |
| Age | 50 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1650.26 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1967 (cask 12786) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1967 (cask 12786) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £1650.
For beginners: Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1967 (cask 12786) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1967 (cask 12786) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1650.26 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 £1650.26)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1967 (cask 12786) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1967 (cask 12786) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)