Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush vs Jameson 4.5L

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal PortrushJameson 4.5L
DistilleryLoch LomondJameson
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.3%40%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£145£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush is better value at £145 vs £170.

For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush

Pros

  • +More affordable (£145 vs £169.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Jameson 4.5L

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.5 vs £145)

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush 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 Jameson?

Jameson 4.5L suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Jameson 4.5L

Fresh Fruit

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