Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002)
Talisker
£1999
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Rosebank |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62% | 55.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1999 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002)
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 £1999.
For beginners: Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1999 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 £1999)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002) 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 Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)