MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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
North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
North British
£122
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 45% |
| Age | 21 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £125 | £121.57 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £122 vs £125.
For beginners: North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (60/100 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 £121.57)
North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£121.57 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 North?
North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)