The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Love vs Yamazaki 1984

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

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - LoveYamazaki 1984
DistilleryThe Lakes DistilleryYamazaki
Region
CountryEnglandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.4%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£699£899.95
Rating5.00/5

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Love

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Love

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Love is better value at £699 vs £900.

For beginners: Yamazaki 1984 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Love

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £899.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£899.95 vs £699)

Who should buy The?

The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Love 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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedVanillaOld Wood

Only The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Love

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Yamazaki 1984

ToastedNutty

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