Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Aberlour
£182
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Brackla
★ 5.00
£220
| Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland | Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Brackla |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 40% |
| Age | 28 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £182.39 | £219.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £182 vs £220.
For beginners: Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +More affordable (£182.39 vs £219.99)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£219.99 vs £182.39)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 1990 (bottled 2017) (cask 17034) - Malts of Scotland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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.
Tasting notes
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