Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) vs Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Macallan
£1325
| Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | The Macallan |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 40.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £1499 | £1324.95 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | — |
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is rated higher (4.20 vs 0.00).
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £1325 vs £1499.
For beginners: Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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 £1324.95)
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1324.95 vs £1499)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)
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.
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Only Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)