MacNair's Lum Reek 10 Year Old Batch 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

MacNair's Lum Reek 10 Year Old Batch 2 Blended Malt Scotch WhiskyMasthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryMacNair'sCopper Rivet Distillery
Region
CountryUnited KingdomEngland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%56.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£61.75£47.3
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 10 Year Old Batch 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness76/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 10 Year Old Batch 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £62.

For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 10 Year Old Batch 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

MacNair's Lum Reek 10 Year Old Batch 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.75 vs £47.3)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.3 vs £61.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy MacNair's?

MacNair's Lum Reek 10 Year Old Batch 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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.

Tasting notes

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 10 Year Old Batch 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokeyChocolateHoneyVanillaSherried

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeMalt ExtractGreen-House

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