Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 vs Green Spot Château Montelena

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

Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17Green Spot Château Montelena
DistilleryLochleaSpot Whiskey
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeScotchSingle Pot Still
ABV54%46%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£53.5£71.5
Rating5.00/5

Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17

Smoke64/100
Sweetness46/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Green Spot Château Montelena

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value70/100

Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Green Spot Château Montelena

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Green Spot Château Montelena is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 is better value at £54 vs £72.

For beginners: Green Spot Château Montelena is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£53.5 vs £71.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Green Spot Château Montelena

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£71.5 vs £53.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Lochlea?

Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 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 Green?

Green Spot Château Montelena suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17

SmokeyNuttyToasted

Only Green Spot Château Montelena

SherriedCooked Fruit

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