The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 vs William Larue Weller (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
William Larue Weller (2017 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 4.00
£125
| The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | William Larue Weller (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Lakes Distillery | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | England | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52% | 64.1% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £84.95 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
William Larue Weller (2017 Release)
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
William Larue Weller (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is better value at £85 vs £125.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
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
William Larue Weller (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (64.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125 vs £84.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy William?
William Larue Weller (2017 Release) 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
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