New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£116
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The New Zealand Whisky Company | MacNair's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 48% |
| Age | 24 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £115.78 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
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).
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58) is better value at £116 vs £125.
For beginners: New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
Pros
- +More affordable (£115.78 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −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 £115.78)
Who should buy New?
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58) 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 New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)