Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Port Dundas
£126
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | MacNair's |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 48% |
| Age | 35 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £125.5 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter 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 £126.
For beginners: Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£125.5 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 £125.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter 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 Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)