Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs The Balvenie 40 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyThe Balvenie 40 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondBalvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%42.2%
AgeNAS40 yr
Price£5750£7225
Rating4.80/5

Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Balvenie 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner85/100
Value1/100

Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Balvenie 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Balvenie 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).

Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £5750 vs £7225.

For beginners: The Balvenie 40 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£5750 vs £7225)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

The Balvenie 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£7225 vs £5750)

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy The?

The Balvenie 40 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedVanillaOld Wood

Only Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Dried FruitNutty

Only The Balvenie 40 Year Old

Honey

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