Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 15626) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 15626) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Cambus
£122
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 15626) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.9% | 52% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £121.95 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 15626) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 15626) - The Sovereign (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 £122.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 15626) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£121.95 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 £121.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 15626) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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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