MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
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
Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Longmorn
£121
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Longmorn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 51.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £125 | £120.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky is better value at £121 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 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £120.95)
Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£120.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — 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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky 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
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky