A Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 - Masterpiece (Master of Malt) vs Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
A Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 - Masterpiece (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
£300
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£399
| A Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 - Masterpiece (Master of Malt) | Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.4% | 43% |
| Age | 31 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
A Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 - Masterpiece (Master of Malt)
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
A Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 - Masterpiece (Master of Malt)
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
A Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 - Masterpiece (Master of Malt) is better value at £300 vs £399.
For beginners: Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
A Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 - Masterpiece (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£299.95 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy A?
A Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 - Masterpiece (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Rosebank?
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only A Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 - Masterpiece (Master of Malt)
Only Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna