Gattertop Botanic No.12 Damson Liqueur vs MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

Gattertop Botanic No.12 Damson LiqueurMacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
DistilleryGattertopMacNair's
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£35.5£47
Rating5.00/5

Gattertop Botanic No.12 Damson Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

Gattertop Botanic No.12 Damson Liqueur

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).

Gattertop Botanic No.12 Damson Liqueur is better value at £36 vs £47.

For beginners: Gattertop Botanic No.12 Damson Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Gattertop Botanic No.12 Damson Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.5 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 £35.5)

Who should buy Gattertop?

Gattertop Botanic No.12 Damson Liqueur 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Gattertop Botanic No.12 Damson Liqueur

Cooked FruitDried FruitHoney

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokeyNuttyMalt ExtractToasted

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