Teaninich 1973 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 1973 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Teaninich
£138
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Teaninich 1973 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.8% | 52% |
| Age | 37 yr | NAS |
| Price | £138.41 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 1973 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Teaninich 1973 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £138.
For beginners: Teaninich 1973 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 1973 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£138.41 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 £138.41)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 1973 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
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