Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Laphroaig 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 29.298) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Brackla
★ 5.00
£220
Laphroaig 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 29.298) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Laphroaig
£250
| Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | Laphroaig 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 29.298) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Laphroaig |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 58.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £219.99 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Laphroaig 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 29.298) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Laphroaig 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 29.298) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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 £250.
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 affordable (£219.99 vs £250)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Laphroaig 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 29.298) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £219.99)
- −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 Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 29.298) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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
Both taste of
Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Only Laphroaig 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 29.298) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)