The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 vs Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142
Woodford Reserve
£125
| The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Lakes Distillery | Woodford Reserve |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | England | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52% | 45.2% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £84.95 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142
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: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142 is more approachable (75/100 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
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £84.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Woodford?
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142