MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar

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

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar
DistilleryMacNair'sThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV48%48.9%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£125£134.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value30/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £135.

For beginners: That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar is more approachable (55/100 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 affordable (£125 vs £134.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£134.95 vs £125)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 That?

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOily

Only That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitToastedOld Wood

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