Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) vs Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1979 - 5th Release (Special Release 2005)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1979 - 5th Release (Special Release 2005)
Port Ellen
£1999
| Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1979 - 5th Release (Special Release 2005) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Port Ellen |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 57.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £1499 | £1999 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | — |
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1979 - 5th Release (Special Release 2005)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1979 - 5th Release (Special Release 2005)
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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1979 - 5th Release (Special Release 2005)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — 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 Port?
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1979 - 5th Release (Special Release 2005) 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 Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1979 - 5th Release (Special Release 2005)