Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Talisker
£1200
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Rosebank |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 55.3% |
| Age | 27 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
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).
Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013) is better value at £1200 vs £1499.
For beginners: Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£1200 vs £1499)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −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 Talisker?
Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013) 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 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)