Royal Lochnagar 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18788) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Jameson 4.5L
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Lochnagar 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18788) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Lochnagar
£145
Jameson 4.5L
Jameson
★ 5.00
£170
| Royal Lochnagar 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18788) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Jameson 4.5L | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lochnagar | Jameson |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £145.25 | £169.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Lochnagar 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18788) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Jameson 4.5L
Royal Lochnagar 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18788) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Jameson 4.5L
Quick verdict
Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Royal Lochnagar 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18788) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £145 vs £170.
For beginners: Royal Lochnagar 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18788) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Royal Lochnagar 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18788) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£145.25 vs £169.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 £145.25)
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Lochnagar 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 18788) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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.
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
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