Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series vs Mauricio Lorca Vina Peon Mencia de Amandi 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
Black Bottle
★ 4.92
£26
Mauricio Lorca Vina Peon Mencia de Amandi 2021
Lorca
£20
| Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series | Mauricio Lorca Vina Peon Mencia de Amandi 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Black Bottle | Lorca |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 46.3% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £25.9 | £19.75 |
| Rating | 4.92/5 | — |
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
Mauricio Lorca Vina Peon Mencia de Amandi 2021
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
Mauricio Lorca Vina Peon Mencia de Amandi 2021
Quick verdict
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series is rated higher (4.92 vs 0.00).
Mauricio Lorca Vina Peon Mencia de Amandi 2021 is better value at £20 vs £26.
For beginners: Mauricio Lorca Vina Peon Mencia de Amandi 2021 is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£25.9 vs £19.75)
Mauricio Lorca Vina Peon Mencia de Amandi 2021
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£19.75 vs £25.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Black?
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Who should buy Mauricio?
Mauricio Lorca Vina Peon Mencia de Amandi 2021 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series