Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayMacNair's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%46%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£34.95£47
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

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 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) is better value at £35 vs £47.

For beginners: Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £47)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 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 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 £34.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) 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

Nutty

Only Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanilla

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokeyFresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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