Yoichi 20 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yoichi 20 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Yoichi
★ 5.00
£1695
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Yoichi 20 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yoichi | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 55.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1695 | £1499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.20/5 |
Yoichi 20 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Yoichi 20 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Quick verdict
Yoichi 20 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £1499 vs £1695.
For beginners: Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Yoichi 20 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1695 vs £1499)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1499 vs £1695)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Yoichi?
Yoichi 20 Year Old (Old Bottling) 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 Yoichi 20 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)