Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured vs Loch Lomond 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

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

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask MaturedLoch Lomond 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryAmrutLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV57.1%51.2%
AgeNAS28 yr
Price£88.99£144.95
Rating5.00/5

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value56/100

Loch Lomond 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £89 vs £145.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£88.99 vs £144.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Loch Lomond 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£144.95 vs £88.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedVanillaHoney

Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Malt Extract

Only Loch Lomond 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

ToastedOld Wood

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