Compass Box Metropolis Blended Scotch Whisky vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Compass Box Metropolis Blended Scotch WhiskyRoyal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryCompass BoxBrackla
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£199£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Compass Box Metropolis Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Compass Box Metropolis Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Compass Box Metropolis Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £199 vs £220.

For beginners: Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Compass Box Metropolis Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £219.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £199)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Compass?

Compass Box Metropolis Blended Scotch Whisky 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

VanillaToasted

Only Compass Box Metropolis Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneySmokey

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SherriedCooked FruitOld Wood

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