Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) vs Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£1999
| Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Yamazaki |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 48% |
| Age | 21 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £1499 | £1999 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | 5.00/5 |
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £1499 vs £1999.
For beginners: Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1499 vs £1999)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£1999 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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Only Yamazaki 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition