Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Royal Brackla 21 Year OldLoch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
DistilleryBracklaLoch Lomond
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46.9%
Age21 yr19 yr
Price£219.99£188.95
Rating5.00/5

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value23/100

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 is better value at £189 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 19 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£219.99 vs £188.95)

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

Pros

  • +More affordable (£188.95 vs £219.99)

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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

VanillaOld Wood

Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

Honey

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