Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142 vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142
Woodford Reserve
£125
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142 | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Woodford Reserve | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | England |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.2% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £125 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Quick verdict
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is better value at £85 vs £125.
For beginners: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £84.95)
- −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 affordable (£84.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Woodford?
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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Only Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142