Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 vs Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky

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

Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
DistilleryLorcaBank Note
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£20.75£25.5
Rating3.80/5

Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky is rated higher (3.80 vs 0.00).

Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is better value at £21 vs £26.

For beginners: Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.75 vs £25.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£25.5 vs £20.75)

Who should buy Mauricio?

Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Bank?

Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Tobacco

Only Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

VegetativeCooked Vegetable

Only Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky

YeastyMalt ExtractNew Wood

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