Macduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 11901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 11901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Macduff
£120
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Macduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 11901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.6% | 48% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £119.5 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 11901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Macduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 11901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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).
Macduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 11901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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).
Macduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 11901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.5 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — 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 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £119.5)
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 11901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Macduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 11901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)