MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Aultmore
£175
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Aultmore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £125 | £175 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £175.
For beginners: Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 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 affordable (£125 vs £175)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£175 vs £125)
- −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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Aultmore 1989 (bottled 2005) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)