Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky
Compass Box
£125
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | MacNair's |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky is better value at £125 vs £125.
For beginners: Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
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 (£125 vs £124.95)
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Who should buy MacNair's?
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) 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
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