Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - 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.
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Dalmore
£118
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 48% |
| Age | 13 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £117.95 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - 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).
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £118 vs £125.
For beginners: Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£117.95 vs £125)
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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £117.95)
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)