Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£100
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | MacNair's |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £99.95)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 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
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