MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old vs Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - 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
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Fettercairn
★ 5.00
£41
| MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old | Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Fettercairn |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £47 | £40.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £41 vs £47.
For beginners: Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£47 vs £40.95)
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£40.95 vs £47)
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 Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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