Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.6 (La Maison du Whisky) vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Mortlach
£117
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.6 (La Maison du Whisky) | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 52% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £116.99 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.6 (La Maison du Whisky)
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.6 (La Maison du 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 £117.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.99 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 £116.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.6 (La Maison du Whisky) 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
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