MacNair's Lum Reek vs Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

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

MacNair's Lum ReekFilliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky
DistilleryMacNair'sFilliers
Region
CountryScotlandBelgium
TypeBlended MaltRye
ABV46%46.5%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£41.95£40.11
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek

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

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky is better value at £40 vs £42.

For beginners: Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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 £40.11)

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.11 vs £41.95)
  • +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 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 Filliers?

Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only MacNair's Lum Reek

SmokeyOilyLeathery

Only Filliers 8 Year Old Single Rye Whisky

New WoodVanilla

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