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)The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
DistilleryGlen KeithThe Lakes Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.8%52%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£129.95£84.95
Rating5.00/5

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value59/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneySherriedToasted

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

Old Wood

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