Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky 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 - Chorlton WhiskyMacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryLongmornMacNair's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51.1%48%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£120.95£125
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky is better value at £121 vs £125.

For beginners: Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£120.95 vs £125)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.1%) — 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 £120.95)

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky 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 - Chorlton Whisky

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

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