Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Brackla
£135
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.7% | 52% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £134.95 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
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 £135.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.95 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 £134.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Brackla?
Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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.
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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