MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
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
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Allt-á-Bhainne
£120
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Allt-á-Bhainne |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 50.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £125 | £119.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £120 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 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 £119.95)
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −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 Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems