Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft) vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)
Auchentoshan
£118
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft) | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.1% | 52% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.95 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)
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 £118.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.95 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 £117.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft) 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.
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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Where to buy
Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange