Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old (46%) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old (46%)
Ichiro
★ 4.71
£104
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old (46%) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £103.95 | £125 |
| Rating | 4.71/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old (46%)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old (46%)
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 4.71).
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old (46%) is better value at £104 vs £125.
For beginners: Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old (46%) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old (46%)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£103.95 vs £125)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £103.95)
Who should buy Hanyu?
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old (46%) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old (46%)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)