Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Brackla
★ 5.00
£220
Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured
Edradour
£245
| Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Edradour |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £219.99 | £244.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured
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 £245.
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 £244.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£244.95 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 Edradour?
Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured 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 Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured