Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky vs Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Bank Note
★ 3.80
£26

Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Lorca
£21
| Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky | Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bank Note | Lorca |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 5 yr | NAS |
| Price | £25.5 | £20.75 |
| Rating | 3.80/5 | — |
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Quick verdict
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky is rated higher (3.80 vs 0.00).
Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is better value at £21 vs £26.
For beginners: Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£25.5 vs £20.75)
Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£20.75 vs £25.5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Bank?
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Who should buy Mauricio?
Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Only Mauricio Lorca Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019