Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Coleburn
£130
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Coleburn | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 52% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £129.86 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 £130.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£129.86 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 £129.86)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Coleburn?
Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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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