Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l

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

Royal Brackla 21 Year OldChivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
DistilleryBracklaChivas Regal
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%40%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£219.99£246.99
Rating5.00/54.29/5

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.29).

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is better value at £220 vs £247.

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 affordable (£219.99 vs £246.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£246.99 vs £219.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Chivas?

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SherriedCooked FruitOld Wood

Only Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l

Malt ExtractHoney

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