Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryInvergordonMacNair's
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV44.5%48%
Age45 yr21 yr
Price£177.95£125
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £178.

For beginners: Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (45 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£177.95 vs £125)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£125 vs £177.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodHoneyToastedVanillaNutty

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

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