FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum vs MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged RumMacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
DistilleryFNQMacNair's
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£34.25£47
Rating5.00/5

FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum is better value at £34 vs £47.

For beginners: FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.25 vs £47)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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 (£47 vs £34.25)

Who should buy FNQ?

FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum 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 12 Year Old 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

Toasted

Only FNQ Rum Co Iridium 5 Year Old Aged Rum

Cooked FruitHoneyVegetative

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokeyFresh FruitNuttyMalt Extract

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