Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Girvan
£116
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | MacNair's |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 48% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £116.47 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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).
Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £116 vs £125.
For beginners: Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£116.47 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (30 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 £116.47)
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)