Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Macallan
£1325
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.2% | 55.3% |
| Age | 28 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1324.95 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £1325 vs £1499.
For beginners: Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1324.95 vs £1499)
- +Longer maturation (28 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 £1324.95)
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)