Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky
Loch Lomond
£113
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 48% |
| Age | 24 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £112.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky
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).
Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky is better value at £113 vs £125.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£112.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 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 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
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 (£125 vs £112.95)
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1997 - Chorlton Whisky
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)