Highland Park 21 Year Old (August 2019 Release) vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Highland Park 21 Year Old (August 2019 Release)Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryHighland ParkBrackla
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£204.95£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 21 Year Old (August 2019 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness62/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Highland Park 21 Year Old (August 2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Highland Park 21 Year Old (August 2019 Release) is better value at £205 vs £220.

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

Highland Park 21 Year Old (August 2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£204.95 vs £219.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£219.99 vs £204.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 21 Year Old (August 2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

SherriedOld Wood

Only Highland Park 21 Year Old (August 2019 Release)

SmokeyHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

VanillaCooked FruitToasted

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