Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dufftown
£300
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Brackla
★ 5.00
£220
| Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dufftown | Brackla |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 40% |
| Age | 40 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £299.95 | £219.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
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 £300.
For beginners: Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£299.95 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 £299.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Dufftown?
Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
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