Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£1999
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 55.3% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1999 | £1499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.20/5 |
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £1499 vs £1999.
For beginners: Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£1999 vs £1499)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1499 vs £1999)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition 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 Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)