Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Brackla
★ 5.00
£220
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Aberlour
£182
| Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Aberlour |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £219.99 | £182.39 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Quick verdict
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £182 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 £182.39)
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +More affordable (£182.39 vs £219.99)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Only Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland