Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs MacNair's Lum Reek

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)MacNair's Lum Reek
DistilleryMortlachMacNair's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£33.63£41.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

MacNair's Lum Reek

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £34 vs £42.

For beginners: Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.63 vs £41.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

MacNair's Lum Reek

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.95 vs £33.63)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy MacNair's?

MacNair's Lum Reek 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

HoneyMalt ExtractOld WoodSherried

Only MacNair's Lum Reek

SmokeyOilyLeathery

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