MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old vs Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£47
Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
★ 4.50
£45
| MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old | Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Edradour |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £47 | £45.04 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask is better value at £45 vs £47.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£47 vs £45.04)
Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£45.04 vs £47)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 2000 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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