Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) vs MacNair's Lum Reek

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)MacNair's Lum Reek
DistilleryMortlachMacNair's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£40.15£41.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £42.

For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£40.15 vs £41.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

MacNair's Lum Reek

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 (£41.95 vs £40.15)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy MacNair's?

MacNair's Lum Reek 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)

Malt ExtractOld WoodTobaccoNutty

Only MacNair's Lum Reek

SmokeyOilyLeathery

Where to buy

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)

MacNair's Lum Reek

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