Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Karuizawa
£2275
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 55.3% |
| Age | 19 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £2275 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £2275.
For beginners: Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£2275 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 £2275)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)