Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachBrackla
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.5%40%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£184.95£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £185 vs £220.

For beginners: Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£184.95 vs £219.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £184.95)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractLeatheryTobaccoHoney

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Where to buy

Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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