BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish vs Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£299
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Loch Lomond
£225
| BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish | Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 46.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £299 | £225.12 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Quick verdict
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 is better value at £225 vs £299.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £225.12)
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Pros
- +More affordable (£225.12 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish 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 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 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
Only BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025