Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cambus
£172
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | MacNair's |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43.9% | 48% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £171.79 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (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).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £172.
For beginners: Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£171.79 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 £171.79)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)