Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl vs The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£275
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
The Blended Whisky Company
£350
| Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl | The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | The Blended Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 50.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £275 | £349.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
Quick verdict
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl is better value at £275 vs £350.
For beginners: Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£275 vs £349.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£349.95 vs £275)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl 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 Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Only The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 4