Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl

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

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - AdelaThe Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl
DistilleryBladnochThe Lakes Distillery
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46.7%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£120£117.5
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner70/100
Value42/100

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl

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

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl is better value at £118 vs £120.

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

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 vs £117.5)

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£117.5 vs £120)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela 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 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanilla

Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

Old Wood

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Colheita 70cl

Cooked Fruit

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