Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)
Inchgower
£94
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £94.15 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)
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 0.00).
Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd) is better value at £94 vs £125.
For beginners: Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£94.15 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £94.15)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd) 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
Only Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)