Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Sapphire Flagon vs Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

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

Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Sapphire FlagonBarton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
DistilleryRoyal SaluteBarton Brands
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%43%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£150£180
Rating4.11/55.00/5

Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Sapphire Flagon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value27/100

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value28/100

Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Sapphire Flagon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.11).

Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Sapphire Flagon is better value at £150 vs £180.

For beginners: Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Sapphire Flagon is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Sapphire Flagon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £180)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£180 vs £150)

Who should buy Royal?

Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Sapphire Flagon is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Barton's?

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Sapphire Flagon

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

ToastedTobaccoOily

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