MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Linkwood 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 8326) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 8326) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood
£103
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Linkwood 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 8326) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 48.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £125 | £103.15 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 8326) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 8326) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 8326) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £103 vs £125.
For beginners: Linkwood 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 8326) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 £103.15)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 8326) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£103.15 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 8326) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Linkwood 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 8326) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)