MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Togouchi 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
Togouchi 15 Year Old
Chugoku Jozo
£120
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Togouchi 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Chugoku Jozo |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48% | 43.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £125 | £119.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Togouchi 15 Year Old
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Togouchi 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Togouchi 15 Year Old is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Togouchi 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 £119.9)
Togouchi 15 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.9 vs £125)
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 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.
Who should buy Togouchi?
Togouchi 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Togouchi 15 Year Old