MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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
Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£123
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 44.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £125 | £122.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £123 vs £125.
For beginners: Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 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 £122.95)
Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£122.95 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 Braeval?
Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)