Royal Brackla 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 13429) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 13429) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Brackla
£73
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Royal Brackla 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 13429) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | The Antiquary |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £73.04 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Brackla 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 13429) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Royal Brackla 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 13429) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Royal Brackla 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 13429) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £73 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Royal Brackla 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 13429) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£73.04 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Antiquary 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 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £73.04)
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 13429) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 13429) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old