Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Invergordon
£102
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £101.69 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
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).
Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) is better value at £102 vs £125.
For beginners: Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Pros
- +More affordable (£101.69 vs £125)
- +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 £101.69)
Who should buy Frosted?
Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) 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 Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)