Heaven's Door Straight Rye vs Loch Lomond 14 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Heaven's Door Straight Rye | Loch Lomond 14 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Heaven's Door | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £61.5 | £51.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.17/5 |
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Loch Lomond 14 Year Old
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Loch Lomond 14 Year Old
Quick verdict
Heaven's Door Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.17).
Loch Lomond 14 Year Old is better value at £52 vs £62.
For beginners: Heaven's Door Straight Rye is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.5 vs £51.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Loch Lomond 14 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£51.95 vs £61.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Heaven's?
Heaven's Door Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 14 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Only Loch Lomond 14 Year Old
Where to buy
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond 14 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange