Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) vs WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3)
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | WhistlePig |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 55.3% | 59.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £1499 | £1500 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | 5.00/5 |
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3)
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £1499 vs £1500.
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
- +More affordable (£1499 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1499)
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 WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3) 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 WhistlePig 14 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2017 Edition (cask 3)