Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
Chugoku Jozo
★ 3.00
£115
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chugoku Jozo | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43.8% | 48% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £114.95 | £125 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
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 3.00).
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) is better value at £115 vs £125.
For beginners: Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
Pros
- +More affordable (£114.95 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £114.95)
Who should buy Togouchi?
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)