Hanyu 1990 (bottled 2007) (cask 9511) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hanyu 1990 (bottled 2007) (cask 9511)
Hanyu
£1595
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Hanyu 1990 (bottled 2007) (cask 9511) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hanyu | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 55.3% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £1595 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Hanyu 1990 (bottled 2007) (cask 9511)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Hanyu 1990 (bottled 2007) (cask 9511)
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 £1595.
For beginners: Hanyu 1990 (bottled 2007) (cask 9511) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Hanyu 1990 (bottled 2007) (cask 9511)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1595 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 £1595)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Hanyu?
Hanyu 1990 (bottled 2007) (cask 9511) 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 Hanyu 1990 (bottled 2007) (cask 9511)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)