MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Auchroisk 20 Year Old 2000 (cask 18754) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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
Auchroisk 20 Year Old 2000 (cask 18754) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Auchroisk
£108
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Auchroisk 20 Year Old 2000 (cask 18754) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Auchroisk |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £125 | £108 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Auchroisk 20 Year Old 2000 (cask 18754) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Auchroisk 20 Year Old 2000 (cask 18754) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchroisk 20 Year Old 2000 (cask 18754) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £108 vs £125.
For beginners: Auchroisk 20 Year Old 2000 (cask 18754) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 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 £108)
Auchroisk 20 Year Old 2000 (cask 18754) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£108 vs £125)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 20 Year Old 2000 (cask 18754) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 Auchroisk 20 Year Old 2000 (cask 18754) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)