Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - 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 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£2000
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - 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 | 52% | 55.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1999.95 | £1499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.20/5 |
Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Quick verdict
Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £1499 vs £2000.
For beginners: Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1999.95 vs £1499)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1499 vs £1999.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)