Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Glen Grant
£183
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Brackla
★ 5.00
£220
| Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) | Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Brackla |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.2% | 40% |
| Age | 29 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £182.57 | £219.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) is better value at £183 vs £220.
For beginners: Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£182.57 vs £219.99)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£219.99 vs £182.57)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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