Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 800775) - The Single Cask vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 800775) - The Single Cask
Aultmore
£93
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 800775) - The Single Cask | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £92.5 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 800775) - The Single Cask
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 800775) - The Single Cask
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).
Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 800775) - The Single Cask is better value at £93 vs £125.
For beginners: Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 800775) - The Single Cask is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 800775) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£92.5 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £92.5)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 800775) - The Single 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.
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 Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 800775) - The Single Cask
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)