MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)
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
Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)
Inchgower
£94
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Inchgower |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £125 | £94.15 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd) is better value at £94 vs £125.
For beginners: Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd) is more approachable (65/100 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 £94.15)
Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£94.15 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)