Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11236) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11236) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryClynelishBrackla
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.7%40%
Age23 yr21 yr
Price£171.95£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11236) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11236) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11236) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £172 vs £220.

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

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11236) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£171.95 vs £219.99)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — 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 £171.95)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11236) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

SherriedOld Wood

Only Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11236) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Dried FruitHoneyTobacco

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

VanillaCooked FruitToasted

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