Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 307960B) - The Single Cask 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 2011 (cask 307960B) - The Single Cask
Caol Ila
£90
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 307960B) - The Single Cask | 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 | 54.7% | 48% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 307960B) - The Single Cask
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 307960B) - The Single Cask
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 2011 (cask 307960B) - The Single Cask is better value at £90 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 307960B) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £89.95)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 307960B) - The Single Cask is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 307960B) - The Single Cask
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Where to buy
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 307960B) - The Single Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange