Royal Brackla 21 Year Old vs Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%)

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

Royal Brackla 21 Year OldEdradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%)
DistilleryBracklaEdradour
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%58.1%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£219.99£199
Rating5.00/5

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%) 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)

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£199 vs £219.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — 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 Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%) 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

VanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SherriedOld Wood

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%)

Honey

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