Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Tamnavulin
£124
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 48% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £124.41 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas 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).
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £124 vs £125.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.41 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (25 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 £124.41)
Who should buy Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10352) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)