Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£179
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 48% |
| Age | 13 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £179 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The 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).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £179.
For beginners: Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £125)
- −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 affordable (£125 vs £179)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The 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
Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)