Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayMacNair's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£33.62£47
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

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).

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £34 vs £47.

For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.62 vs £47)

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 £33.62)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

HoneyVanilla

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokeyNutty

Where to buy

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

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