Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Macallan
£1100
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.6% | 55.3% |
| Age | 28 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1099.95 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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).
Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1100 vs £1499.
For beginners: Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1099.95 vs £1499)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1499 vs £1099.95)
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)