MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old vs Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year OldGlen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryMacNair'sGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£47£33.62
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £34 vs £47.

For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (75/100 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 £33.62)

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.62 vs £47)

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 Glen?

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokeyNutty

Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

HoneyVanilla

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