Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (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
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pulteney
£179
| Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Pulteney |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 58.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £219.99 | £179 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £179 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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£219.99 vs £179)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +More affordable (£179 vs £219.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — 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 Old?
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (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 Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)