Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5

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

Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton WhiskyThe Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
DistilleryLoch LomondThe Lakes Distillery
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%52%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£112.95£84.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value59/100

Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £113.

For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£112.95 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 £112.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky

Fresh FruitFragant

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5

Sherried

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