Jameson 4.5L 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.
Jameson 4.5L
Jameson
★ 5.00
£170
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Loch Lomond
£225
| Jameson 4.5L | Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jameson | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46.7% |
| Age | NAS | 22 yr |
| Price | £169.5 | £225.12 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Jameson 4.5L
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Jameson 4.5L
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Quick verdict
Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £225.
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 £225.12)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£225.12 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 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 Jameson 4.5L
Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Where to buy
Jameson 4.5L
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange