MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
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
Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Chorlton Whisky
£109
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Chorlton Whisky |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 55.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £125 | £108.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is better value at £109 vs £125.
For beginners: MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (45/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £108.95)
Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£108.95 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −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 Speyside?
Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)