Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 vs The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Loch Lomond
£225
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£210
| Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 | The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | GlenDronach |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.7% | 53.2% |
| Age | 22 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £225.12 | £210 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
Quick verdict
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) is better value at £210 vs £225.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
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 £210)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£210 vs £225.12)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
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.
Who should buy The?
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Only The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)