Jameson 4.5L vs Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

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

Jameson 4.5LLoch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
DistilleryJamesonLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46.9%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£169.5£188.95
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £189.

For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Jameson 4.5L

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£169.5 vs £188.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£188.95 vs £169.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026

Cooked FruitSherried

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