Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges
Hanyu
£2250
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hanyu | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.4% | 55.3% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £2250 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges
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).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £1499 vs £2250.
For beginners: Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£2250 vs £1499)
- −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 affordable (£1499 vs £2250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Hanyu?
Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges 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 Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)