Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) vs Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky
Hanyu
£1999
| Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Hanyu |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 58.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £1499 | £1999 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | — |
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky
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 £1999.
For beginners: Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
- +More affordable (£1499 vs £1999)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1999 vs £1499)
- −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 Hanyu?
Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky 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 Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Only Hanyu 2000 (bottled 2015) (cask 63) - La Maison Du Whisky