Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 4.00
£150
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £125 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve
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 4.00).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £150.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
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 affordable (£125 vs £150)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve 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 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
Both taste of
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)