Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery
£129
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £128.99 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
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).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £129.
For beginners: Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£128.99 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 affordable (£125 vs £128.99)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Filey?
Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
Only Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)