Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch WhiskyRoyal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryMaster of MaltBrackla
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV47.5%40%
Age30 yr21 yr
Price£199.95£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £200 vs £220.

For beginners: Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £219.99)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)

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 £199.95)

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Master of Malt 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

ChocolateHoney

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

Cooked FruitOld Wood

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