MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Auchroisk
£94
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Auchroisk |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 45% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £125 | £93.72 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £94 vs £125.
For beginners: Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (65/100 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 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £93.72)
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£93.72 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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)