Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11632) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11632) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
DistilleryArdmoreMacNair's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£34.13£47
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11632) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11632) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11632) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £34 vs £47.

For beginners: Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11632) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11632) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£34.13 vs £47)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£47 vs £34.13)

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11632) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy MacNair's?

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old 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

SmokeyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11632) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

HoneyOily

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

Fresh FruitNutty

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