Lagavulin 22 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2020 vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lagavulin 22 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2020
Lagavulin
£1200
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Lagavulin 22 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2020 | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | Rosebank |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.6% | 55.3% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Lagavulin 22 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2020
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Lagavulin 22 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2020
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).
Lagavulin 22 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2020 is better value at £1200 vs £1499.
For beginners: Lagavulin 22 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2020 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Lagavulin 22 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2020
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£1200 vs £1499)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — 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)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 22 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2020 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 Lagavulin 22 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2020
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)