Green Spot Château Montelena vs Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Green Spot Château Montelena
Spot Whiskey
★ 5.00
£72
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
Lochlea
£54
| Green Spot Château Montelena | Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Spot Whiskey | Lochlea |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Scotch |
| ABV | 46% | 54% |
| Age | NAS | 5 yr |
| Price | £71.5 | £53.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Green Spot Château Montelena
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
Green Spot Château Montelena
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
Quick verdict
Green Spot Château Montelena is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 is better value at £54 vs £72.
For beginners: Green Spot Château Montelena is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Green Spot Château Montelena
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£71.5 vs £53.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£53.5 vs £71.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Green?
Green Spot Château Montelena suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.
Who should buy Lochlea?
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Green Spot Château Montelena
Only Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17