Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 72618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 72618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Keith
£130

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 72618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Keith | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 52% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £129.95 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 72618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 72618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £130.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 72618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£129.95 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 £129.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 72618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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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