Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Jura 21 Year Old - 1990sRoyal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryJuraBrackla
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£199£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s

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

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s is better value at £199 vs £220.

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

Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s

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 Jura?

Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s

HoneyFresh FruitSmokey

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SherriedCooked FruitOld Wood

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