Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask
Fettercairn
£175
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £175 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First 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).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £175.
For beginners: Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£175 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 £175)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask 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 Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)