Martell Jubilee Cognac (1905-1980) / Salengo Spirit / Bot.1980 vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Martell Jubilee Cognac (1905-1980) / Salengo Spirit / Bot.1980
Martell
£1800
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Martell Jubilee Cognac (1905-1980) / Salengo Spirit / Bot.1980 | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Martell | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.3% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £1800 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Martell Jubilee Cognac (1905-1980) / Salengo Spirit / Bot.1980
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Martell Jubilee Cognac (1905-1980) / Salengo Spirit / Bot.1980
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 £1800.
For beginners: Martell Jubilee Cognac (1905-1980) / Salengo Spirit / Bot.1980 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Martell Jubilee Cognac (1905-1980) / Salengo Spirit / Bot.1980
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1800 vs £1499)
- −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 affordable (£1499 vs £1800)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Martell?
Martell Jubilee Cognac (1905-1980) / Salengo Spirit / Bot.1980 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Martell Jubilee Cognac (1905-1980) / Salengo Spirit / Bot.1980
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)