Aberfeldy 12 Year Old / Litre Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old / Litre Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Aberfeldy
£120
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Aberfeldy 12 Year Old / Litre Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £120 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old / Litre Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old / Litre Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old / Litre Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old / Litre Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old / Litre Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£120 vs £125)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £120)
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old / Litre Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Aberfeldy 12 Year Old / Litre Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)