Port Ellen 1982 / 19 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 1982 / 19 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky
Port Ellen
£1500
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Port Ellen 1982 / 19 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.3% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Port Ellen 1982 / 19 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Port Ellen 1982 / 19 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Old Malt Cask Islay 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 £1500.
For beginners: Port Ellen 1982 / 19 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 1982 / 19 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 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 £1500)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 1982 / 19 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Port Ellen 1982 / 19 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)