Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 171272) - The Single Malts of Scotland vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 171272) - The Single Malts of ScotlandThe Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
DistilleryGlen KeithThe Lakes Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%52%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£129.95£84.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 171272) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5

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

Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 171272) - The Single Malts of Scotland

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 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 171272) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 171272) - The Single Malts of Scotland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 171272) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Malt ExtractCitricFresh Fruit

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5

SherriedVanilla

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