Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 11544) - Douglas of Drumlanrig
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Brackla
★ 5.00
£220
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 11544) - Douglas of Drumlanrig
Laphroaig
£199
| Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 11544) - Douglas of Drumlanrig | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Laphroaig |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £219.99 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 11544) - Douglas of Drumlanrig
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 11544) - Douglas of Drumlanrig
Quick verdict
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 11544) - Douglas of Drumlanrig is better value at £199 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 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£219.99 vs £199)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 11544) - Douglas of Drumlanrig
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£199 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 Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 11544) - Douglas of Drumlanrig suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Only Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 11544) - Douglas of Drumlanrig