Glen Grant 33 Year Old 1970 (cask 807) - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 33 Year Old 1970 (cask 807) - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
£1200
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Glen Grant 33 Year Old 1970 (cask 807) - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 55.3% |
| Age | 33 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Glen Grant 33 Year Old 1970 (cask 807) - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Glen Grant 33 Year Old 1970 (cask 807) - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
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 Grant 33 Year Old 1970 (cask 807) - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £1200 vs £1499.
For beginners: Glen Grant 33 Year Old 1970 (cask 807) - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 33 Year Old 1970 (cask 807) - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1200 vs £1499)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — 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 £1200)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 33 Year Old 1970 (cask 807) - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) 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 Grant 33 Year Old 1970 (cask 807) - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)