Port Dundas 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Port Dundas
£113
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Port Dundas 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | MacNair's |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.4% | 48% |
| Age | 26 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £112.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Port Dundas 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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).
Port Dundas 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £113 vs £125.
For beginners: Port Dundas 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£112.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
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 £112.95)
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Port Dundas 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)