Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
Edradour
£112
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 59.5% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £111.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
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).
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength is better value at £112 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
Pros
- +More affordable (£111.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £111.95)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength 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 Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
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