Compass Box The Last Vatted Grain Blended Grain Scotch Whisky vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box The Last Vatted Grain Blended Grain Scotch Whisky
Compass Box
£2000
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Compass Box The Last Vatted Grain Blended Grain Scotch Whisky | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.3% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £2000 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Compass Box The Last Vatted Grain Blended Grain Scotch Whisky
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Compass Box The Last Vatted Grain Blended Grain Scotch Whisky
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 £2000.
For beginners: Compass Box The Last Vatted Grain Blended Grain Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Compass Box The Last Vatted Grain Blended Grain Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£2000 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 £2000)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box The Last Vatted Grain Blended Grain Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Compass Box The Last Vatted Grain Blended Grain Scotch Whisky
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)