Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Brackla
★ 5.00
£220
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Auchentoshan
£210
| Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Auchentoshan |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £219.99 | £209.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Quick verdict
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) is better value at £210 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£219.99 vs £209.99)
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£209.99 vs £219.99)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — 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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Only Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Where to buy
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange