Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800626) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800626) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn
£120
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800626) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.8% | 48% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £119.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800626) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800626) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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).
Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800626) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800626) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −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 £119.95)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800626) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800626) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)