MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
Edradour
£112
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Edradour |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 59.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £125 | £111.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength is better value at £112 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 £111.95)
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
Pros
- +More affordable (£111.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength 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.
Tasting notes
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Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength