SMWS 74.2 (North Port) / 1977 / Bot.1993 Highland Whisky vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
SMWS 74.2 (North Port) / 1977 / Bot.1993 Highland Whisky
North Port (Brechin)
£1350
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| SMWS 74.2 (North Port) / 1977 / Bot.1993 Highland Whisky | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Port (Brechin) | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.3% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £1350 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
SMWS 74.2 (North Port) / 1977 / Bot.1993 Highland Whisky
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
SMWS 74.2 (North Port) / 1977 / Bot.1993 Highland 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).
SMWS 74.2 (North Port) / 1977 / Bot.1993 Highland Whisky is better value at £1350 vs £1499.
For beginners: SMWS 74.2 (North Port) / 1977 / Bot.1993 Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
SMWS 74.2 (North Port) / 1977 / Bot.1993 Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1350 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 £1350)
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS 74.2 (North Port) / 1977 / Bot.1993 Highland 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 SMWS 74.2 (North Port) / 1977 / Bot.1993 Highland Whisky
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)