Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Mortlach
£1495
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Rosebank |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.3% | 55.3% |
| Age | 26 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1494.95 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
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).
Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £1495 vs £1499.
For beginners: Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1494.95 vs £1499)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −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 £1494.95)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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 Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)