MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Tormore 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Tormore 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMacNair'sTormore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%47.1%
Age21 yr22 yr
Price£125£109.95
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Tormore 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tormore 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £110 vs £125.

For beginners: Tormore 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £109.95)

Tormore 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£109.95 vs £125)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)

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 Tormore?

Tormore 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

Only Tormore 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaNutty

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