Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Invergordon
£118
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 48% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £117.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) is better value at £118 vs £125.
For beginners: Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Pros
- +More affordable (£117.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £117.95)
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy MacNair's?
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)