MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old vs Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year OldTeaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryMacNair'sTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£47£44.95
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £45 vs £47.

For beginners: Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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 (£47 vs £44.95)

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £47)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy MacNair's?

MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 12 Year Old

SmokeyNuttyToasted

Only Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Hay-likeOily

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