Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1966 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1966 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Hunter Laing
£1264
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1966 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hunter Laing | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.3% | 55.3% |
| Age | 50 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1264.38 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1966 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1966 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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).
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1966 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £1264 vs £1499.
For beginners: Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1966 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1966 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1264.38 vs £1499)
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — 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 £1264.38)
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1966 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 50 Year Old 1966 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)