Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs MacNair's Lum Reek
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£49
MacNair's Lum Reek
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£42
| Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | MacNair's Lum Reek | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | MacNair's |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £48.95 | £41.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
MacNair's Lum Reek is better value at £42 vs £49.
For beginners: Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.95 vs £41.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
MacNair's Lum Reek
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£41.95 vs £48.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Only Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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Where to buy
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 318324, 318326, 318329 & 318343) Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
MacNair's Lum Reek
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange