Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Compass Box The Travelling Circus WhiskyMacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryCompass BoxMacNair's
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV49%48%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£124.95£125
Rating5.00/5

Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky is better value at £125 vs £125.

For beginners: Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£124.95 vs £125)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £124.95)

Who should buy Compass?

Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

Both taste of

SmokeySherriedOily

Only Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky

Old Wood

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Dried Fruit

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