Loch Lomond 25 Year Old - Lee Westwood Single Cask vs Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

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

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old - Lee Westwood Single CaskHaller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
DistilleryLoch LomondHaller's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.3%43%
Age25 yr8 yr
Price£384.95£240
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old - Lee Westwood Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value21/100

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old - Lee Westwood Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is better value at £240 vs £385.

For beginners: Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old - Lee Westwood Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£384.95 vs £240)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old - Lee Westwood Single Cask 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 Haller’s?

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaOily

Only Loch Lomond 25 Year Old - Lee Westwood Single Cask

Old WoodSherried

Only Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

ToastedTobaccoHoney

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