The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl vs Green Spot Château Montelena

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70clGreen Spot Château Montelena
DistilleryThe Lakes DistillerySpot Whiskey
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Pot Still
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£117.5£71.5
Rating5.00/5

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Green Spot Château Montelena

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Green Spot Château Montelena

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Green Spot Château Montelena is better value at £72 vs £118.

For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£117.5 vs £71.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Green Spot Château Montelena

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£71.5 vs £117.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl 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 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

Cooked FruitHoneySherried

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl

VanillaDried Fruit

Only Green Spot Château Montelena

Fresh Fruit

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