Glenallachie 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 2083) - Bourbon Cask vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenallachie 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 2083) - Bourbon Cask
GlenAllachie
£109
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glenallachie 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 2083) - Bourbon Cask | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenAllachie | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £108.67 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenallachie 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 2083) - Bourbon Cask
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenallachie 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 2083) - Bourbon 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).
Glenallachie 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 2083) - Bourbon Cask is better value at £109 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glenallachie 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 2083) - Bourbon Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£108.67 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £108.67)
Who should buy Glenallachie?
Glenallachie 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 2083) - Bourbon Cask 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 Glenallachie 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 2083) - Bourbon Cask
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)