Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307025 & 307027) - Signatory
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307025 & 307027) - Signatory
Brackla
£35
| Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307025 & 307027) - Signatory | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Copper Rivet Distillery | Brackla |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £47.3 | £35.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307025 & 307027) - Signatory
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307025 & 307027) - Signatory
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307025 & 307027) - Signatory is better value at £35 vs £47.
For beginners: Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307025 & 307027) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.3 vs £35.24)
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307025 & 307027) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.24 vs £47.3)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Masthouse?
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307025 & 307027) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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