MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Samuel Gulliver & Co. The Fine Drop
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
Samuel Gulliver & Co. The Fine Drop
Samuel Gulliver & Co
£94
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Samuel Gulliver & Co. The Fine Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Samuel Gulliver & Co |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £125 | £94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Samuel Gulliver & Co. The Fine Drop
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Samuel Gulliver & Co. The Fine Drop
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Samuel Gulliver & Co. The Fine Drop is better value at £94 vs £125.
For beginners: Samuel Gulliver & Co. The Fine Drop is more approachable (65/100 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 £94)
Samuel Gulliver & Co. The Fine Drop
Pros
- +More affordable (£94 vs £125)
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 Samuel?
Samuel Gulliver & Co. The Fine Drop suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Samuel Gulliver & Co. The Fine Drop