Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2007 Release) vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2007 Release)Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlenmorangieBrackla
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£199£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2007 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2007 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2007 Release) is better value at £199 vs £220.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2007 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2007 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £219.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£219.99 vs £199)

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2007 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

VanillaOld Wood

Only Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2007 Release)

HoneyFresh FruitFragant

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

Where to buy

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2007 Release)

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

Explore more