MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old vs Abingdon Distillery Apple Brandy, 50cl

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year OldAbingdon Distillery Apple Brandy, 50cl
DistilleryMacNair'sAbingdon Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£47£37.99
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

Abingdon Distillery Apple Brandy, 50cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Abingdon Distillery Apple Brandy, 50cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Abingdon Distillery Apple Brandy, 50cl is better value at £38 vs £47.

For beginners: Abingdon Distillery Apple Brandy, 50cl is more approachable (85/100 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 £37.99)

Abingdon Distillery Apple Brandy, 50cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.99 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 Abingdon?

Abingdon Distillery Apple Brandy, 50cl 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 FruitToasted

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokeyNuttyMalt Extract

Only Abingdon Distillery Apple Brandy, 50cl

HoneyCooked Fruit

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