Bomberger's Declaration - 2022 Release vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bomberger's Declaration - 2022 Release
Michter's Distillery
£120
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Bomberger's Declaration - 2022 Release | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Michter's Distillery | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | England |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £119.95 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bomberger's Declaration - 2022 Release
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Bomberger's Declaration - 2022 Release
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 £120.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bomberger's Declaration - 2022 Release
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119.95 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 £119.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Bomberger's?
Bomberger's Declaration - 2022 Release 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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