Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Inchgower
£125
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | England |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £125 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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 £125.
For beginners: Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 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 £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
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