Master of Malt Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Master of Malt Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryMaster of MaltBrackla
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV45%40%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£199.95£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Master of Malt Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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

Master of Malt Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

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 Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) is better value at £200 vs £220.

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

Master of Malt Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£199.95 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£219.99 vs £199.95)

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Toasted

Only Master of Malt Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Fresh FruitHoneyFragantLeafy

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitOld Wood

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