Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park
Loch Lomond
£168
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46.7% | 48% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £167.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park
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 £168.
For beginners: Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£167.95 vs £125)
- −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 affordable (£125 vs £167.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Old?
Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park 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 Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)