MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
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 18 Year Old (43.8%)
Chugoku Jozo
★ 3.00
£115
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Chugoku Jozo |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48% | 43.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £125 | £114.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) is better value at £115 vs £125.
For beginners: Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) 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 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £114.95)
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
Pros
- +More affordable (£114.95 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 18 Year Old (43.8%) 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 18 Year Old (43.8%)