MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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
Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Aultmore
£107
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Aultmore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £125 | £107.11 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £107 vs £125.
For beginners: Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 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 £107.11)
Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£107.11 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Aultmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 7410) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)