MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
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
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Benriach
£119
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Benriach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £125 | £118.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is better value at £119 vs £125.
For beginners: BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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 £118.95)
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +More affordable (£118.95 vs £125)
- +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 BenRiach?
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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 BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 93481 & 93482) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)