Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Dailuaine
£125
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dailuaine | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46.1% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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).
Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £125 vs £125.
For beginners: Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 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 £124.95)
Who should buy Dailuaine?
Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)