Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Fettercairn
£96
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £95.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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).
Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £96 vs £125.
For beginners: Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£95.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £95.95)
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)