Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

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

Royal Brackla 21 Year OldMortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBracklaMortlach
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%48.3%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£219.99£174.95
Rating5.00/5

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt) is better value at £175 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 £174.95)

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£174.95 vs £219.99)
  • +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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractHoney

Explore more