Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pulteney
£179
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Brackla
★ 5.00
£220
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Royal Brackla 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Brackla |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.2% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £179 | £219.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £179 vs £220.
For beginners: Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +More affordable (£179 vs £219.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£219.99 vs £179)
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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 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
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old