Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush vs Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Loch Lomond
£145
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Balcones
★ 5.00
£102
| Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush | Balcones True Blue Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Balcones |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Corn |
| ABV | 50.3% | 65.7% |
| Age | 19 yr | NAS |
| Price | £145 | £101.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is better value at £102 vs £145.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£145 vs £101.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£101.95 vs £145)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65.7%) — may need water
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 Balcones?
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
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