MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Worthy Park 2015 / 8 Year Old / Calvados Finish/Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
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
Worthy Park 2015 / 8 Year Old / Calvados Finish/Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Worthy Park
£100
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Worthy Park 2015 / 8 Year Old / Calvados Finish/Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Worthy Park |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 48% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £125 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Worthy Park 2015 / 8 Year Old / Calvados Finish/Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Worthy Park 2015 / 8 Year Old / Calvados Finish/Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Worthy Park 2015 / 8 Year Old / Calvados Finish/Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Worthy Park 2015 / 8 Year Old / Calvados Finish/Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (75/100 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 £99.95)
Worthy Park 2015 / 8 Year Old / Calvados Finish/Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £125)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Worthy?
Worthy Park 2015 / 8 Year Old / Calvados Finish/Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Worthy Park 2015 / 8 Year Old / Calvados Finish/Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange