Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Brackla
★ 5.00
£220
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
Glenmorangie
★ 4.53
£199
| Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £219.99 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.53/5 |
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.53).
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release) 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£219.99 vs £199)
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£199 vs £219.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Only Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)