MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bunnahabhain
£100
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 50.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £125 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £99.95)
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)