Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939429) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939429) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Brackla
£43
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£48
| Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939429) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Glenturret |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 50% |
| Age | 4 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £42.85 | £48.42 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939429) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939429) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Quick verdict
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939429) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £43 vs £48.
For beginners: The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939429) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.85 vs £48.42)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.42 vs £42.85)
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939429) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 The?
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Only Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939429) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)