Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Kilkerran |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £219.99 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019
Quick verdict
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019 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 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£219.99 vs £199)
Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £219.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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 Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Only Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019
Where to buy
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange