Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 152nd Royal Troon 2024 vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 152nd Royal Troon 2024Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondBrackla
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.1%40%
Age24 yr21 yr
Price£255.92£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 152nd Royal Troon 2024

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 152nd Royal Troon 2024

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 £256.

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

Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 152nd Royal Troon 2024

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£255.92 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 £255.92)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 152nd Royal Troon 2024 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

SherriedVanillaToasted

Only Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 152nd Royal Troon 2024

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

Cooked FruitOld Wood

Where to buy

Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 152nd Royal Troon 2024

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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