Macallan 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems (48.9%) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems (48.9%)
The Macallan
£1195
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Macallan 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems (48.9%) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 55.3% |
| Age | 24 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1195 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Macallan 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems (48.9%)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Macallan 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems (48.9%)
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).
Macallan 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems (48.9%) is better value at £1195 vs £1499.
For beginners: Macallan 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems (48.9%) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Macallan 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems (48.9%)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1195 vs £1499)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −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 £1195)
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems (48.9%) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Macallan 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems (48.9%)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)