Laphroaig 33 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 33 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector
Laphroaig
£1500
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Laphroaig 33 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Rosebank |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.9% | 55.3% |
| Age | 33 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Laphroaig 33 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Laphroaig 33 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector
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 £1500.
For beginners: Laphroaig 33 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Laphroaig 33 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
- +More affordable (£1499 vs £1500)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 33 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
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 Laphroaig 33 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)