MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old vs Egan's Vintage Grain

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year OldEgan's Vintage Grain
DistilleryMacNair'sEgan's
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV46%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£47£46.25
Rating5.00/55.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

Egan's Vintage Grain

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Egan's Vintage Grain

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Egan's Vintage Grain is better value at £46 vs £47.

For beginners: Egan's Vintage Grain is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£47 vs £46.25)

Egan's Vintage Grain

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.25 vs £47)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Egan's?

Egan's Vintage Grain suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitToasted

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokeyNuttyMalt Extract

Only Egan's Vintage Grain

Cooked FruitYeasty

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