Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£1495
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Rosebank |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.3% | 55.3% |
| Age | 35 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1495 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
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).
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is better value at £1495 vs £1499.
For beginners: Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£1495 vs £1499)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £1495)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) 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 Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)