Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) vs Martell Reserve Du Fondateur Cognac (1694-1753) / Bot.1982
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
Martell Reserve Du Fondateur Cognac (1694-1753) / Bot.1982
Martell
£1750
| Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | Martell Reserve Du Fondateur Cognac (1694-1753) / Bot.1982 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Martell |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 55.3% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £1499 | £1750 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | — |
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Martell Reserve Du Fondateur Cognac (1694-1753) / Bot.1982
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Martell Reserve Du Fondateur Cognac (1694-1753) / Bot.1982
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 £1750.
For beginners: Martell Reserve Du Fondateur Cognac (1694-1753) / Bot.1982 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 affordable (£1499 vs £1750)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Martell Reserve Du Fondateur Cognac (1694-1753) / Bot.1982
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1750 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 Martell?
Martell Reserve Du Fondateur Cognac (1694-1753) / Bot.1982 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 Martell Reserve Du Fondateur Cognac (1694-1753) / Bot.1982