MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
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
Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£118
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Douglas Laing |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 51.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £125 | £118.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) is better value at £118 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 £118.43)
Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£118.43 vs £125)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Yula?
Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) 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
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