MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Invergordon
£110
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Invergordon |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 41% |
| Age | 21 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £125 | £110 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is better value at £110 vs £125.
For beginners: Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (70/100 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £110)
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£110 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
- +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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)