Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Aultmore
£175
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Brackla
★ 5.00
£220
| Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Brackla |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 16 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £175 | £219.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £175 vs £220.
For beginners: Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£175 vs £219.99)
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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£219.99 vs £175)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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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