MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Craigellachie 17 Year Old
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
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Craigellachie
★ 4.70
£115
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Craigellachie 17 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £125 | £114.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.70/5 |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.70).
Craigellachie 17 Year Old is better value at £115 vs £125.
For beginners: Craigellachie 17 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £114.95)
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£114.95 vs £125)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 17 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Where to buy
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange