Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) vs Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002)
Talisker
£1999
| Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Talisker |
| Region | Lowland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 62% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £1499 | £1999 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | — |
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002)
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 £1999.
For beginners: Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
- +More affordable (£1499 vs £1999)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1999 vs £1499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)
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.
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002) 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 Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Only Talisker 20 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2002)