Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
DistillerySignatoryMacNair's
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£46.24£47
Rating5.00/5

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £46 vs £47.

For beginners: Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£46.24 vs £47)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£47 vs £46.24)

Who should buy Unnamed?

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy MacNair's?

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyMalt Extract

Only Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 17/A67 3 & 4) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Hay-likeLeafy

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

Fresh FruitNuttyToasted

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