Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Glen Garioch
£1495
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Rosebank |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 55.3% |
| Age | 36 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1495 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Quick verdict
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is rated higher (4.20 vs 0.00).
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is better value at £1495 vs £1499.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1495 vs £1499)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)
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 £1495)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) 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 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.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)