Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr
Glen Garioch
£126
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.6% | 52% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £125.91 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr
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 £126.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125.91 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 £125.91)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr 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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