Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryHampdenBrackla
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£220£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value23/100

Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is better value at £220 vs £220.

For beginners: Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£220 vs £219.99)
  • 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 affordable (£219.99 vs £220)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Hampden?

Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3

YeastyOilySolvent

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SherriedVanillaOld WoodToasted

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