Macallan 30 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 30 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
The Macallan
£1796
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Macallan 30 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.1% | 55.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1795.95 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Macallan 30 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Macallan 30 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
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 £1796.
For beginners: Macallan 30 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Macallan 30 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1795.95 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 £1795.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 30 Year Old - Forgotten Gems suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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 Macallan 30 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)