Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask
Inchgower
£70
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.8% | 52% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £69.95 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Quick verdict
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask is better value at £70 vs £85.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£84.95 vs £69.95)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask 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.
Who should buy The?
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask
Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Where to buy
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange