Four Roses Yellow Label 6 Year Old / Bot.1970s vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Four Roses Yellow Label 6 Year Old / Bot.1970sRoyal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryFour RosesBrackla
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£325£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Four Roses Yellow Label 6 Year Old / Bot.1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Four Roses Yellow Label 6 Year Old / Bot.1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is better value at £220 vs £325.

For beginners: Four Roses Yellow Label 6 Year Old / Bot.1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Four Roses Yellow Label 6 Year Old / Bot.1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£325 vs £219.99)
  • 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 affordable (£219.99 vs £325)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses Yellow Label 6 Year Old / Bot.1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Four Roses Yellow Label 6 Year Old / Bot.1970s

New WoodDried Fruit

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SherriedCooked FruitOld Wood

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