Macallan 31 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special Speyside Whisky vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 31 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special Speyside Whisky
Macallan
£2185
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Macallan 31 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special Speyside Whisky | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macallan | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.3% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £2185 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Macallan 31 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special Speyside Whisky
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Macallan 31 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special Speyside 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).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £1499 vs £2185.
For beginners: Macallan 31 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Macallan 31 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£2185 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 £2185)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 31 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special Speyside 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 Macallan 31 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special Speyside Whisky
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)