MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Auchentoshan
£160
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Auchentoshan |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 42.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £125 | £159.98 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £160.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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)
- +More affordable (£125 vs £159.98)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£159.98 vs £125)
- −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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Auchentoshan 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 243) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)