Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers) vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryAultmoreBrackla
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.1%40%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£200£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers) is better value at £200 vs £220.

For beginners: Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£200 vs £219.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
  • 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 £200)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Both taste of

Old WoodVanillaSherried

Only Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

Cooked FruitToasted

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