Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondBrackla
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.9%40%
Age19 yr21 yr
Price£188.95£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 is better value at £189 vs £220.

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

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

Pros

  • +More affordable (£188.95 vs £219.99)

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 19 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£219.99 vs £188.95)

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 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

Cooked FruitSherriedToasted

Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

Honey

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

VanillaOld Wood

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