Compass Box Delilah's XXV vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box Delilah's XXV
Compass Box
★ 4.50
£110
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Compass Box Delilah's XXV | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £109.9 | £84.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box Delilah's XXV
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Compass Box Delilah's XXV
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Quick verdict
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is better value at £85 vs £110.
For beginners: Compass Box Delilah's XXV is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Compass Box Delilah's XXV
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£109.9 vs £84.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 £109.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box Delilah's XXV 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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