Tullibardine 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 10453) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tullibardine 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 10453) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Tullibardine
£102
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Tullibardine 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 10453) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tullibardine | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £102.24 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tullibardine 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 10453) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Tullibardine 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 10453) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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).
Tullibardine 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 10453) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £102 vs £125.
For beginners: Tullibardine 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 10453) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Tullibardine 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 10453) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£102.24 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £102.24)
Who should buy Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 10453) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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 Tullibardine 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 10453) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)