Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Brackla
★ 5.00
£76
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | The Antiquary |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 47.5% | 43% |
| Age | 13 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £75.7 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £76 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£75.7 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £75.7)
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 The?
The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old