Domaine Des Hautes Glaces Tekton (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Domaine Des Hautes Glaces Tekton (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Domaine des Hautes Glaces
£129
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Domaine Des Hautes Glaces Tekton (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Domaine des Hautes Glaces | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | France | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £129.1 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Domaine Des Hautes Glaces Tekton (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Domaine Des Hautes Glaces Tekton (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
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).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £129.
For beginners: Domaine Des Hautes Glaces Tekton (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Domaine Des Hautes Glaces Tekton (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£129.1 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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)
- +More affordable (£125 vs £129.1)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Domaine?
Domaine Des Hautes Glaces Tekton (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) 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 Domaine Des Hautes Glaces Tekton (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)