Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky vs The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky
Lochlea
£6

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Glenrothes
★ 3.78
£5
| Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky | The Glenrothes 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lochlea | Glenrothes |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £5.5 | £5.3 |
| Rating | — | 3.78/5 |
Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is better value at £5 vs £6.
For beginners: Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.5 vs £5.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
- +More affordable (£5.3 vs £5.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Lochlea?
Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland 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 Glenrothes 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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