Daftmill 2011 Summer Release / 12 Year Old Lowland Whisky vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Daftmill 2011 Summer Release / 12 Year Old Lowland Whisky
Daftmill
£120
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Daftmill 2011 Summer Release / 12 Year Old Lowland Whisky | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Daftmill | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £120 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Daftmill 2011 Summer Release / 12 Year Old Lowland Whisky
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Daftmill 2011 Summer Release / 12 Year Old Lowland Whisky
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).
Daftmill 2011 Summer Release / 12 Year Old Lowland Whisky is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Daftmill 2011 Summer Release / 12 Year Old Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Daftmill 2011 Summer Release / 12 Year Old Lowland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£120 vs £125)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £120)
Who should buy Daftmill?
Daftmill 2011 Summer Release / 12 Year Old Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
Only Daftmill 2011 Summer Release / 12 Year Old Lowland Whisky
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)