Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5

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

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
DistilleryGlen MorayThe Lakes Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.6%52%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£87.51£84.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5

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

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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 £88.

For beginners: Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£87.51 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 £87.51)

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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

VanillaSherried

Only Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodMalt Extract

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5

ToastedHoney

Where to buy

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5

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