Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Royal Brackla 21 Year OldMaster of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBracklaMaster of Malt
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%47.5%
Age21 yr30 yr
Price£219.99£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £200 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 £199.95)

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £219.99)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)

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 Master?

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedVanillaToasted

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

Cooked FruitOld Wood

Only Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

ChocolateHoney

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