Port Askaig 45 Year Old vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Askaig 45 Year Old
Port Askaig
£1891
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Port Askaig 45 Year Old | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Askaig | Rosebank |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.8% | 55.3% |
| Age | 45 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1891.25 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Port Askaig 45 Year Old
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Port Askaig 45 Year Old
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 £1891.
For beginners: Port Askaig 45 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Askaig 45 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1891.25 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 £1891.25)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Askaig 45 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Port Askaig 45 Year Old
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)