MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs The Tiger's Eye Blended Malt Whisky - Master Blender's Edition

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)The Tiger's Eye Blended Malt Whisky - Master Blender's Edition
DistilleryMacNair'sEdrington
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV48%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£125£99.5
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

The Tiger's Eye Blended Malt Whisky - Master Blender's Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Tiger's Eye Blended Malt Whisky - Master Blender's Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Tiger's Eye Blended Malt Whisky - Master Blender's Edition is better value at £100 vs £125.

For beginners: The Tiger's Eye Blended Malt Whisky - Master Blender's Edition is more approachable (75/100 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 £99.5)

The Tiger's Eye Blended Malt Whisky - Master Blender's Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.5 vs £125)

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 The?

The Tiger's Eye Blended Malt Whisky - Master Blender's Edition 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 MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

Only The Tiger's Eye Blended Malt Whisky - Master Blender's Edition

ToastedHoneyMalt ExtractNuttyOld Wood

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