MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
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
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Benriach
★ 4.10
£125
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Benriach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £125 | £124.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.10/5 |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.10).
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 is better value at £125 vs £125.
For beginners: BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £124.75)
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£124.75 vs £125)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 BenRiach?
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 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 BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017