Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220 vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerBrackla
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£248.84£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220

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 £249.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£248.84 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 £248.84)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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