The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith vs Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

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

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - FaithGlenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish
DistilleryThe Lakes DistilleryGlenglassaugh
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.5%44.8%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£350£334.62
Rating5.00/5

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner60/100
Value15/100

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish is better value at £335 vs £350.

For beginners: Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£350 vs £334.62)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£334.62 vs £350)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith 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 Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish 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

HoneyCooked Fruit

Only The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith

SherriedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

Dried FruitToastedOld Wood

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