MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Rosebank 10 Year Old 1990 (Signatory)
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
Rosebank 10 Year Old 1990 (Signatory)
Rosebank
£111
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Rosebank 10 Year Old 1990 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £125 | £110.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Rosebank 10 Year Old 1990 (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Rosebank 10 Year Old 1990 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rosebank 10 Year Old 1990 (Signatory) is better value at £111 vs £125.
For beginners: Rosebank 10 Year Old 1990 (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £110.5)
Rosebank 10 Year Old 1990 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£110.5 vs £125)
- +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 Rosebank?
Rosebank 10 Year Old 1990 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Rosebank 10 Year Old 1990 (Signatory)