Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Tamnavulin
£124
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
| Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 52% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £124.41 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
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 £124.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.41 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 £124.41)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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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