Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Brackla
★ 5.00
£220
Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive
Glenfarclas
£175
| Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 57.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £219.99 | £174.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive
Quick verdict
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive is better value at £175 vs £220.
For beginners: Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£219.99 vs £174.95)
Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive
Pros
- +More affordable (£174.95 vs £219.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
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