MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
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
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
Bladnoch
£175
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Bladnoch |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 45.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £125 | £174.65 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £175.
For beginners: Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice 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 affordable (£125 vs £174.65)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£174.65 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice 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 Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice