The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldRoyal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryBrackla
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%47.5%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£84.9£75.7
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value66/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £76 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £75.7)

Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£75.7 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Royal?

Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaHoneyToastedFresh FruitMalt Extract

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