MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMacNair'sMacduff
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%45.9%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£125£103.95
Rating5.00/5

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £104 vs £125.

For beginners: Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 £103.95)

Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£103.95 vs £125)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Macduff?

Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

Only Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaHoneyCitricFresh FruitNutty

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