MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old vs Aultmore 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 12072) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£47
Aultmore 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 12072) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Aultmore
£36
| MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old | Aultmore 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 12072) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Aultmore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £47 | £35.64 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
Aultmore 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 12072) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
Aultmore 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 12072) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 12072) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £36 vs £47.
For beginners: Aultmore 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 12072) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (90/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£47 vs £35.64)
Aultmore 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 12072) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.64 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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 12072) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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