Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice
Strathmill
£128
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathmill | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 48% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £127.7 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £128.
For beginners: Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£127.7 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £127.7)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)