MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Dufftown
£120
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Dufftown |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £125 | £119.79 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
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 £119.79)
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.79 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Dufftown?
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)