Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomintoul
£178
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.4% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £178 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £178.
For beginners: Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£178 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 affordable (£125 vs £178)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)