The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Luck vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

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

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - LuckGlengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
DistilleryThe Lakes DistilleryGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.4%50.3%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£799£995
Rating5.00/5

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Luck

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Luck

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Luck is better value at £799 vs £995.

For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Luck

Pros

  • +More affordable (£799 vs £995)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£995 vs £799)

Who should buy The?

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Luck 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Luck

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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