Secret Stills No: 2.1 (Cragganmore) 1966 / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Stills No: 2.1 (Cragganmore) 1966 / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Cragganmore
£1200
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Secret Stills No: 2.1 (Cragganmore) 1966 / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.3% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Secret Stills No: 2.1 (Cragganmore) 1966 / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Secret Stills No: 2.1 (Cragganmore) 1966 / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside 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).
Secret Stills No: 2.1 (Cragganmore) 1966 / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is better value at £1200 vs £1499.
For beginners: Secret Stills No: 2.1 (Cragganmore) 1966 / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Secret Stills No: 2.1 (Cragganmore) 1966 / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£1200 vs £1499)
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 £1200)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Stills No: 2.1 (Cragganmore) 1966 / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside 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 Secret Stills No: 2.1 (Cragganmore) 1966 / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)