MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old vs Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year OldHawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl
DistilleryMacNair'sHawkridge Distillers
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£47£36.7
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl is better value at £37 vs £47.

For beginners: Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

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 £36.7)

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.7 vs £47)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Hawkridge?

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokeyNuttyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

Fragant

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